Grant Accountant

Position Overview

Scion Staffing is partnering on an immediate search for a Grant Accountant for one of Washington State’s largest and most impactful social service organizations. In this full-time, hybrid role based in Seattle, WA, you will manage financial activities for over 100 grants and oversee a $50M budget, ensuring compliance, accurate record-keeping, and support for critical services. This position offers the opportunity to further your accounting career with flexible hours and a competitive annual salary along with an outstanding benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of 100+ grants, including allowable activities, expenditures, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records by tracking revenue reconciliation, restricted and unrestricted funds, and preparing documentation for cost reimbursement and fixed-price invoices.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of grant-related accounts and work closely with program staff to align costs with grant restrictions.
• Prepare schedules, including the SEFA and other audit-related documents, and assist with the development of annual program budgets.
• Generate monthly financial statements, review variances, reconcile key balance sheet accounts, and provide guidance to program managers.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, maintain strong internal controls, and support both internal and external audits by preparing reconciliation reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred.
• 3+ years of nonprofit grant accounting experience with proficiency in managing and reporting on federal, state, local, and private grants.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and nonprofit accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and pivot tables, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MRI Accounting software.
• Experience with AvidXchange.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary: $85,000–$90,000 annually based on experience.
• Hybrid schedule with flexible hours for work-life balance.
• Robust benefits package: health, dental, vision, FSA option, commuter/parking subsidy, 403(b), and pension plan.