What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Robert Half?
Salary: $32.00 to $37.00 hourly
Description
We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Grant Accountant in the Healthcare, Hospitals, and Social Assistance industry. The position is located in Hamden, Connecticut.
Responsibilities
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Description
We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Grant Accountant in the Healthcare, Hospitals, and Social Assistance industry. The position is located in Hamden, Connecticut.
Responsibilities
- Accurately process customer credit applications related to the portfolio of grants and contracts
- Maintain and update monthly close work-papers for grants receivables and deferred revenues
- Prepare and submit budget-related materials and supporting documents for funders, including applications for continued funding, contract renewals, and budget modifications
- Monitor and review bi-weekly payroll allocation changes, preparing necessary journal entries to reclassify retroactive changes
- Manage and update a current list of employees and their allocations by grant/project
- Record, track, and analyze the revenue and expenses of each funding source, highlighting major variances to program directors
- Continually evaluate, implement, and reassess processes and procedures within the accounting function for improvements
- Support the Finance Department management in integrating newly acquired companies
- Prepare grant budgets and budget revisions, as well as grant reporting
- Work closely with organizational leaders to meet their accounting needs, including processes and procedures, reporting, and communications
- Provide support and participate in budgeting and auditing processes.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within the Healthcare, Hospitals, or Social Assistance industry
- Proficiency in using Abila MIP is a requirement
- Demonstrable experience with Accounting Software Systems is essential
- Profound understanding of Accounting Functions is necessary
- Experience in Auditing is required
- Familiarity with Budget Processes is crucial
- Knowledge of Capital Management is a must
- Ability to handle Cash Activity is expected
- Prior experience with Grant Accounting is necessary
- Proficiency in Financial Reporting is a must
- Experience in Analyzing Revenues is required
- Familiarity with the Funding process is essential
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to
Salary : $32 - $37
