Grant Accountant

Grant AccountantThe Grant Accountant reports to the CFO and serves as the dedicated accounting subject-matter expert for JA South Florida's restricted and unrestricted grant portfolio. This role owns the post-award financial lifecycle - budget setup, expense tracking, allocations, drawdowns, financial reporting, and audit support - for awards across federal agencies (including the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education, and Commerce), state and local government, private foundations, and corporate funders.Working in close partnership with the Senior Grant Manager and the broader Grants Department, the Grant Accountant ensures that every grant dollar is recorded accurately, spent in accordance with funder requirements, and reported on time.

The ideal candidate is a precise, deadline-driven accountant who is energized by Junior Achievement's mission and brings deep working knowledge of nonprofit revenue recognition, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and federal pass-through funding.Components of the role will focus upon:Maintain accurate accounting records for all restricted and unrestricted grants, including federal, state, county, municipal, foundation, and corporate awards.Set up new grants in the general ledger and grant tracking system, including chart of accounts coding, budget loading, and project/class structure.Record grant revenue in accordance with GAAP and FASB ASC 958 (Not-for-Profit Entities), including proper classification of conditional vs. unconditional contributions and exchange transactions.Track and reconcile grant receivables, deferred revenue, and release of restrictions on a monthly basis.Allocate shared costs (personnel, occupancy, indirect) across grants in accordance with approved cost allocation methodologies and JA's negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) where applicable.To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least a year directly supporting grant accounting or restricted fund accounting.Working knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and nonprofit revenue recognition (FASB ASC 958).Working knowledge of federal regulations governing grants, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), cost principles, and federal financial reporting requirements.Proven ability to support complex budgets across federal, state, foundation, and corporate sponsors, including cost share/match requirements common to workforce and education grants.Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, QuickBooks, or comparable) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas).Excellent project management expertise with the ability to manage concurrent responsibilities and deliver high-quality work within established deadlines.Being an effective communicator - with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.A trusted professional who consistently demonstrates integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.Along with the above, we would also expect you to:Have a passion for JA's mission and eagerness to learn programs.Embody all of JA's 10 core values:Commit to Growth: Embrace continuous learning and development to achieve personal and professional advancement.Deliver the Wow: Consistently exceed expectations and create remarkable experiences for customers, clients, and colleaguesBe bold, innovative, and creative: Foster a culture of daring exploration, original thinking, and imaginative problem-solving.Do it with passion: Approach tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine love for what you do.Own your actions: Take responsibility for your decisions and outcomes and hold yourself accountable to high standards of integrity.Build awesome relationships: Cultivate strong, supportive connections with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders based on trust, respect, and collaboration.Bring fun & energy: Infuse positivity, enjoyment, and vitality into the workplace environment and interactions.Celebrate uniqueness: Value diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and contributions, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.Drive and embrace change: Proactively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement, adapting positively to evolving circumstances and challenges.Be true, be you: Embrace authenticity, integrity, and honesty in all interactions, staying true to your values and identity.An Equal Opportunity EmployerWe do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.