Ascendo Resources is currently seeking a Senior Grants Accountant for a full-time, hybrid role. Salary range is ideally from $80,000 - $90,000 a year.
Our client is a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit based in Brooklyn.
This Senior Grants Accountant will support a large and complex portfolio of government-funded housing and social service programs. The organization manages significant City, State, and Federal funding and plays a critical role in delivering housing and community services across New York City.
This is a highly visible role with direct interaction with executive leadership, program teams, and external funders.
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site
- One full week per month remote during billing cycles
Role Overview
The Senior Grant Accountant is responsible for managing a large-scale government grant portfolio ($25M+) , with a strong focus on NYC housing-related contracts. This role oversees billing, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and compliance, while supervising three Grant Accountants and partnering closely with Finance, Program, and external funding agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Billing & Revenue Management
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual billing for government and foundation contracts
- Process and review 50–80 invoices per month with accuracy and timeliness
- Respond to funder inquiries and resolve questioned or disallowed costs
- Coordinate with Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate collections and GL balances
- Prepare cash flow projections and funding advance requests
- Maintain complete, audit-ready billing documentation
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Oversight
- Develop grant budgets and manage budget modifications with program leadership
- Lead forecasting and variance analysis against approved budgets
- Support funding proposals with assumptions, actuals, and financial data
- Conduct quarterly budget-to-actual meetings with program teams
- Train staff on financial reporting, coding, and variance interpretation
Reconciliations & Compliance
- Perform monthly grant reconciliations ensuring allowability and proper allocation
- Monitor payroll distributions, cost allocations, and process reclasses as needed
- Ensure compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
- Oversee City, State, and Federal reporting requirements
Systems & Funder Portals
- Extensive use of NYC PASSport for procurement and invoicing
- Working knowledge of NYS SFS (Statewide Financial System)
- Familiarity with DOH/OASIS and other government reporting platforms
Leadership & Cross-Functional Support
- Supervise and mentor three Grant Accountants
- Serve as a liaison between Finance, HR, and Program teams
- Support housing and social service programs with financial guidance
- Collaborate with operations accounting on cost center setup and closeouts
Audit & Special Projects
- Support funder and financial statement audits
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Participate in funder trainings and special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of nonprofit grants accounting experience
- Hands-on experience with City-funded grants and PASSport
- Proven ability to manage large grant portfolios ($25M+)
- Prior supervisory or lead experience
- Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFs)
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Stable, mission-driven organization with long-term funding