Creative Financial Staffing | Grants Accountant DC | washington, dc

I am working with an organization in the area looking to hire a Grants Accountant with federal grants experience. They have a wonderful culture, a very nice close-knit small team, they offer flexibility with the hours and you can work from home three days a week. This Grants Accountant will be providing grants and contracts management, overseeing the full grant lifecycle, from application to approval and implementation. Responsibilities include: • Managing a portfolio of federal grants to ensure timely and accurate payments and reporting. • Overseeing the full grant lifecycle, from application to approval and implementation • Collaborating with senior staff to negotiate, administer, and monitor grant contracts • Providing tools for documenting grant payments and expenditures • Preparing grant proposals in collaboration with program staff • Overseeing grant timelines and deliverables including submission of federal interim reports • Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations governing federal grants • Developing and maintaining policies and procedures that foster best practices for federal grants management • Pursuing ongoing training to keep up to date with laws, regulations, and best practices • Ensuring all required documents are accurate, submitted on time, and maintained in the appropriate award and contract files. • Reviewing and approving procurements to ensure compliance with organization policy and federal requirements • Creating journal entries and reconciliations for monthly award reimbursements • Handling other accounting duties as directed • Supporting preparation for the annual audit and annual dues Required Qualifications:

2+ years of federal grants accounting experience

Strong communication skills