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Grant Accountant

United States, Pittsburgh · Job Posted April 19, 2026
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The Grant Accountant plays a key role in managing the financial aspects of sponsored programs funded by government agencies and industry partners. This position is responsible for building financial forecasts, analyzing grant activity, and providing clear financial insights to leadership. Working cross‑functionally with Accounting, Grants Administration, and program teams, the Grant Accountant helps ensure grant funds are tracked accurately, reported timely, and administered in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Build and maintain financial outlooks, budget projections, and performance analyses for sponsored programs
  • Compile and organize financial information from multiple systems to support reporting and planning efforts
  • Coordinate with the Accounting team to review grant activity, support billing, and resolve discrepancies
  • Track budget performance, identify spending patterns, and explain variances between actuals and projections
  • Support near‑term and long‑range cost planning by evaluating historical and anticipated expenses
  • Assist in preparing budgets and supporting documentation for grants, contracts, and subawards of varying complexity
  • Contribute to the preparation of financial sections of progress reports, federal filings, and sponsor deliverables
  • Review award documentation to confirm financial obligations, restrictions, and reporting requirements
  • Help ensure sponsored funds are managed in alignment with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, NIH policies, and internal controls
  • Monitor compliance standards and remain informed of evolving regulations impacting sponsored programs
  • Proactively flag financial risks, compliance issues, or unusual trends to management
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and carry out responsibilities with integrity and professionalism

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
  • Minimum progressively responsible related financial/accounting experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel (Formulas, formatting and spreadsheet manipulation)
  • Familiarity with grant funding policies, procedures, and compliance requirements is helpful but not required
  • Proven ability to analyze budget line items for adherence to grant guidelines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities effectively and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Sound judgment and attention to detail when interpreting data and addressing financial matters

Nice to have

Familiarity with grant funding policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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