Sr. Grants Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Grants Accountant to manage and oversee grant-related financial processes in compliance with organizational and funding requirements. This role is based in Tucson, Arizona, and involves preparing detailed financial reports, ensuring accurate grants billing, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful grant management and reporting. Responsibilities: - Manage the grant billing and reimbursement processes, ensuring all transactions comply with funding agreements and organizational policies. - Prepare comprehensive financial reports and invoices, including budget-to-actual comparisons and variance analyses. - Monitor and track grant expenditures and allocations to ensure adherence to restricted funding guidelines and cost principles. - Partner with program and development teams to reconcile grant budgets, address discrepancies, and fulfill reporting obligations. - Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all grant transactions, billing schedules, and compliance requirements. - Assist in external audits and compliance reviews by providing reconciliations, detailed schedules, and supporting documents. - Oversee month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. - Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. - Support the general ledger maintenance by reviewing and analyzing accounts regularly. Requirements - Proven experience with month-end close processes, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations. - Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and grant accounting principles. - Proficiency in preparing financial reports and conducting variance analysis. - Experience managing grant billing and ensuring compliance with funding agreements. - Familiarity with bank reconciliation processes and resolving discrepancies. - Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain audit-ready documentation. - Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. - Proficiency in financial software and tools to support accounting tasks. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .