Grants Accounting Manager

Scion Staffing is conducting a search for an experienced Grants Accounting Manager on behalf of a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina! This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional with strong state and federal grant management experience to support a collaborative finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of grant accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and staff supervision, along with the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment. This position is initially a temporary assignment expected to last a minimum of 2–3 months, with potential to transition into a temp-to-hire opportunity based on organizational needs and performance. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily grant accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial tracking, reporting, and compliance with state and federal funding requirements. Manage grant budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure funds are appropriately allocated and documented. Prepare and review grant-related financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Ensure compliance with grant agreements, funding restrictions, and applicable accounting regulations. Supervise, coach, and support two accounting professionals, promoting accuracy, accountability, and collaboration. Partner with the Controller and finance leadership to support month-end and year-end accounting activities. Assist with the December 31 fiscal year-end close and related financial reporting requirements. Maintain accurate accounting records and support audit preparation. Utilize Financial Edge NXT, Questica, and Microsoft Excel for accounting, budgeting, and reporting activities. Identify opportunities to strengthen internal processes, reporting accuracy, and financial controls. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure timely grant reporting. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Master's degree or CPA designation preferred. Minimum of 4–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Demonstrated experience managing state and federal grants, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance. Experience in nonprofit accounting, government-funded organizations, or grant-funded environments strongly preferred. Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting staff preferred. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Financial Edge NXT and/or Questica highly desirable. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and quickly become productive in a new environment. Schedule & Compensation Pay: $38–$43 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule: Full-time, hybrid; three days onsite weekly, with Tuesdays and Thursdays required. Duration: Initial temporary assignment of at least 2–3 months, with potential for temp-to-hire consideration. Equipment: Laptop provided. ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.