Grant Accountant
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The Grant Accountant will support a high-volume portfolio of government and foundation funding in Newark. The role focuses on monitoring grant activity, guiding allowable spending, and ensuring financial reports and deadlines are handled accurately. The accountant will coordinate with program teams on spending and budgets, interpret grant guidelines, and maintain records for compliance and audit readiness. This is a contract opportunity with permanent potential.
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Description We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support a high-volume portfolio of government and foundation funding in Newark, New Jersey. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can balance accurate financial oversight with strong coordination across program teams. The role focuses on monitoring grant activity, guiding allowable spending, and ensuring reports and deadlines are handled with precision.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee the financial administration of multiple grants, including federal, state, county, and foundation funding sources.
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Prepare and submit recurring grant-related financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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Partner with program personnel to track spending activity, review budget usage, and help prevent over-expenditures.
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Advise internal teams on allowable and eligible costs so that grant funds are used in accordance with funding requirements.
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Organize competing deadlines effectively and maintain strong follow-through on reporting calendars and compliance milestones.
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Analyze grant financial data using advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, formulas, and detailed reconciliations.
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Maintain clear documentation to support grant accounting records, fund administration, and audit readiness. Requirements • Demonstrated experience in grant accounting with a strong focus on financial oversight and compliance.
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Background managing funding from federal, state, county, or private foundation sources.
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Ability to interpret grant guidelines and apply them to spending decisions and budget monitoring.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis tools.
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Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a structured workday.
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Effective communication skills for working closely with program staff and other internal stakeholders.
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Experience with Abila MIP is preferred; training can be provided for the right candidate.
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How this job compares
Set against the 3,477 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New Jersey median$77–95K/yr26 salary ranges
- New Jersey median$45–50/hr355 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 419 open Accountant jobs in New Jersey and 3,477 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
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- Experience
- Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,296 postings).
- Education
- 1,860 of the 3,477 open Accountant jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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