Grant Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Grant Accountant to provide hands-on accounting support for a leading investment advisory organization in Menlo Park, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on grant-related financial operations, month-end activities, and reporting for foundation entities during a high-volume period. The role is fully onsite and is well suited for someone who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and strong compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Record grant-related transactions accurately and oversee timely disbursement of approved funding commitments.

• Monitor conditional and multi-year grant obligations, maintaining documentation and reporting that supports compliance requirements.

• Manage accounts payable activities, including vendor setup, invoice processing, and employee reimbursement administration across multiple entities.

• Perform general ledger maintenance and complete bank and account reconciliations to support accurate financial records.

• Prepare monthly close deliverables and year-end accounting packages, ensuring supporting schedules are complete and organized.

• Support regulatory and tax-related reporting, including information return preparation such as 1099 and 1042 filings.

• Assist with annual audit activities, tax preparation support, and other year-end financial reporting requirements.

• Coordinate accounting tasks across subsidiary structures while helping maintain smooth day-to-day finance operations during a coverage period. Requirements • 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within nonprofit, foundation, public accounting, or closely related environments.

• Working knowledge of grant accounting, grant administration, and financial reporting associated with funded programs.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• Experience handling accounts payable, reconciliations, monthly close processes, and general ledger activity.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work under multiple deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Proficiency with financial systems and tools, with preferred familiarity in areas such as fund administration, government grants, NAV concepts, or Abila MIP.

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