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Want to learn more about this role and Jobot Consulting? Click our Jobot Consulting logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details: Opportunity for 100% REMOTE This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Katherine Krull Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $28 - $45 per hour A bit about us: Come join a highly respected, mission-driven organization known for its stability, collaborative culture, and meaningful impact across the country! Job Title: Sr. Grants Accountant Job Type: Contract, with potential for direct hire Job Length: ~5 months, through the end of Dec. 2026 Job Location: Washington, DC or Remote (US) Work Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in-office) preferred; Remote candidates must work East Coast hours (approx. 9 AM - 5:30 PM EST) Compensation: $28-$45/hr. DOE + Potential for Full-Time Conversion Must Have: - 5+ yrs of experience managing federal and large philanthropic grants - Variance revenue recognition under ASC 606 guidelines - Grant cost accounting principles - Experience with cost allocation modules - NICRA - Experience putting together SEFA (Schedule of Federal Awards Schedule) - Experience working as an Accountant (preparing financials, reading grant contracts, etc.) - Experience with Compliance Audit (A-133) - Hands-on Workday Adaptive Planning experience - ERP experience Nice-to-Have: - Sage Intacct Why join us? Join a respected, mission-driven organization offering stability, flexibility, and long-term growth Own key federal grant accounting, compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting functions Gain exposure to complex grants, cost allocation, Single Audit, SEFA, and revenue recognition Work with a collaborative team that values accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement Build specialized expertise in federal grants, nonprofit accounting, and financial operations Job Details Our client is seeking a proactive Senior Grants Accountant to join their finance team. You will oversee federal grant accounting, compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and month-end close while supporting complex funding programs and process improvements. This is a high-impact role offering meaningful work, long-term stability, and the potential for permanent hire. Key Responsibilities: · Manage federal grant accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. · Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support month-end close. · Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, SEFA, NICRA, and grant requirements. · Monitor grant budgets, cost allocations, and revenue recognition (ASC 606). · Prepare financial reports and support Single Audit requests. · Review grant agreements and ensure compliance with funding requirements. · Identify process improvements and strengthen accounting procedures. · Support additional accounting and grant-related projects as needed. Must Have: - 5+ yrs of experience managing federal and large philanthropic grants - Variance revenue recognition under ASC 606 guidelines - Grant cost accounting principles - Experience with cost allocation modules - NICRA - Experience putting together SEFA (Schedule of Federal Awards Schedule) - Experience working as an Accountant (preparing financials, reading grant contracts, etc.) - Experience with Compliance Audit (A-133) - Hands-on Workday Adaptive Planning experience - ERP experience Nice-to-Have: - Sage Intacct Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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