Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Grant Accountant role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against United Way for Greater Austin's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Grant Accountant role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against United Way for Greater Austin's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Grant Accountant posting at United Way for Greater Austin — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Grant Accountant posting at United Way for Greater Austin — free, in seconds.
About the Role
The Grant Accountant is responsible for ensuring grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors on federal, state, city, and private grants. This role involves managing grant reporting deadlines, preparing budgets, monitoring budget and spending status, and ensuring financial reporting requirements are met. The position supports the development of effective systems for funding and reimbursement requests and collaborates with grant program managers on grant-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Ensure grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors across federal, state, city, and private grants.
- Manage grant reporting deadlines and prepare accurate financial reports for grantors and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and monitor grant budgets, tracking spending status and identifying variances.
- Maintain systems for submitting and monitoring funding and reimbursement requests to grantors and subcontractors.
- Record and reconcile grant-related transactions in accounting systems to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
- Work directly with grant program managers to resolve issues related to grant budgets, spending, and compliance.
- Support the Finance Grants Manager and Controller with financial reporting and audit preparation.
- Contribute to the improvement of grant accounting processes and documentation.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or four or more years experience as a grant accountant.
- 2 - 3 years of professional experience in non-profit accounting is required.
- Minimum of one year experience with fiscal monitoring of grant contracts, preferably with state or federal grants or contracts.
- Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards.
- Knowledge of Texas state and federal grant regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
- An ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, solve problems, and bring a high level of initiative and self-direction to work.
- An ability to maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues and funders.
- Demonstrated experience with budget preparation, analysis, and financial reporting.
- Willingness to function as an internal “service provider” to other staff.
- Excellent electronic spreadsheet and word processing skills in a Windows/Microsoft environment.
- An ability to work and meet deadlines in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment.
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Technologically savvy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in accounting software
- Budget preparation
- Budget analysis
- Financial reporting
- Electronic spreadsheet skills
- Word processing skills
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Regular
- Full-time
- Hybrid Work Option
Experience Level
- 2 - 3 years of professional experience in non-profit accounting
- Minimum of one year experience with fiscal monitoring of grant contracts
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Four or more years experience as a grant accountant
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Employer 403(b) Matching
- Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for employees)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- FMLA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Company
- United Way for Greater Austin brings our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all.
- We break the cycle of economic hardships for families and individuals, striving to create a vibrant, thriving community.
- Recognizing the urgency of addressing economic challenges, we focus on increasing the availability of high-quality early care and education and access to pivotal resources to address financial barriers in Central Texas.
- Our united front includes dedicated donors, volunteers, corporate and civic partners, staff, and a connected network of neighbors.
- Together, we leverage data, community alliances, services, and public engagement to transform Central Texas, responding to urgent needs with lasting, impactful solutions.