Sr. Grant Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Grant Accountant to support grant-funded financial operations for a major public-sector program in Maryland. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who can balance budgeting, compliance, reporting, and contract administration in a government-supported environment. The role focuses heavily on the financial stewardship of grant activity, with close attention to regulatory standards, subrecipient monitoring, and operational accuracy.Responsibilities:• Oversee the financial management of federal and state grant activity, ensuring spending, documentation, and reporting align with applicable regulations.• Apply grant compliance standards, including Uniform Guidance, to evaluate transactions and provide sound recommendations on allowable use of funds.• Monitor budgets, track expenditures, and support cost-sharing or matching requirements tied to funded programs.• Prepare financial materials and supporting documentation for formal approvals, including items presented to governing oversight bodies.• Participate in board-related meetings and develop clear financial reports to support decision-making and accountability.• Serve as a financial partner for purchasing processes by reviewing purchase requests, supporting purchase order activity, and helping resolve funding or fiscal-year discrepancies.• Provide oversight and guidance to subrecipients and external partners, especially organizations that need additional support with financial administration.• Coordinate periodic and time-sensitive funding activities, including advance planning for major program payment cycles.• Produce recurring financial reports and help strengthen monthly reporting processes to improve visibility into grant performance.