Grant Accountant

United Way for Greater Austin

. Ensure grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors across federal, state, city, and private grants .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,610 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant compliance, financial reporting, and budget management within non-profit accounting. Proficient in GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and Texas grant regulations, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Compliance ManagementBudget Preparation and AnalysisFinancial ReportingKnowledge of GAAPExperience with Federal and State Grants

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Hard Skills

Grant AccountingFinancial ReportingBudget ManagementFiscal MonitoringTransaction Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationInitiative and Self-Direction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit AccountingFederal GrantsState GrantsUniform Administrative RequirementsCost Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure grant compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors across federal, state, city, and private grants
Manage grant reporting deadlines and prepare accurate financial reports for grantors and internal stakeholders
Develop and monitor grant budgets, tracking spending status and identifying variances
Maintain systems for submitting and monitoring funding and reimbursement requests to grantors and subcontractors
Record and reconcile grant-related transactions in accounting systems to ensure accuracy and audit readiness
Work directly with grant program managers to resolve issues related to grant budgets, spending, and compliance
Support the Finance Grants Manager and Controller with financial reporting and audit preparation
Contribute to the improvement of grant accounting processes and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or four or more years experience as a grant accountant
2 - 3 years of professional experience in non-profit accounting is required
Minimum of one year experience with fiscal monitoring of grant contracts, preferably with state or federal grants or contracts
Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards
Knowledge of Texas state and federal grant regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
An ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, solve problems, and bring a high level of initiative and self-direction to work
An ability to maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues and funders
Demonstrated experience with budget preparation, analysis, and financial reporting
Willingness to function as an internal “service provider” to other staff
Excellent electronic spreadsheet and word processing skills in a Windows/Microsoft environment
An ability to work and meet deadlines in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation
Hybrid Work Option
Employer 403(b) Matching
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for employees)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave
FMLA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)