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About the Role

The Grant Accountant will manage and monitor the financial aspects of all grants, focusing on timely and accurate grant invoicing and financial reporting. This role operates within the Finance Department, reporting directly to the Controller, and offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth as internal finance functions develop.

Responsibilities

• Track grant revenues and expenditures in the general ledger, ensuring proper coding.
• Monitor expenditures for compliance with grant agreements and eligibility requirements.
• Reconcile grant-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments.
• Create and submit invoices for Public (Federal, State and City), Private Grants, and other funding agencies with proper supporting documentation.
• Ensure cost-reimbursable grants follow approved budgets.
• Conduct follow-up on invoices to confirm compliance requirements and accelerate cash collections.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports regularly with the Controller.
• Coordinate closely with the Development and Communications Team to ensure all grant reporting deadlines are met.
• Recommend budget modifications by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data.
• Ensure all grant-related financial activities comply with federal, state, city, and grantor guidelines and policies.
• Partner with the CFO and Controller to develop and streamline financial policies to enhance grant compliance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure grant revenue is properly reconciled in coordination with monthly accounting close processes.
• Assist with grant budget development and pre-award financial reviews.
• Develop, coordinate, and provide financial analysis to the Development and Public Partnerships teams for the annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Maintain centralized documentation of grant activities for audit purposes (including items such as time certifications and programmatic reporting).
• Prepare Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports for management review.
• Compile clear, comprehensive documentation to support organizational and funder audits.
• Handle other duties as assigned based on evolving organizational needs.

Requirements

• Must have a strong foundation in accounting principles, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to apply accounting knowledge to grant-specific circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing payments, accounting, reporting, and writing.
• Self-starter mindset with proven analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a level of independent curiosity to advocate for effective and seamless financial processes.
• Ability to conceive new approaches and streamline processes without constant direct supervision.
• Absolute discretion concerning sensitive issues and confidential matters.
• Proficient experience with various software applications including MS Office and Google Suite.
• Flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude when meeting unexpected project demands.
• Pre-employment screening is required for this position, including background & criminal history checks.

Skills

• Financial management
• Grant administration
• Compliance monitoring
• Accounting principles
• GAAP
• Budgeting
• Financial reporting
• MS Office
• Google Suite

Location

• LEAP HQ- 535 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional accounting experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $66,300 - $70,000

About the Company

• At LEAP, we don’t just build great programs — we build a great place to work. You’ll thrive here if you’re excited to be part of a mission-driven, people-centered, and joy-filled team.
• We are: Community-oriented, believing in a shared moral responsibility, Creative, flexible, and open-minded, Collaborative and mission driven, Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our goals, Committed to feedback and clear, consistent communication, Champions of a compassionate and inclusive culture, Supporters of self-care and the well-being of others, And above all… FUN!
• At LEAP, you’ll be empowered to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact — all while being part of a community that values who you are and what you bring.

Equal Opportunity

• WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER