Grant Accountant

Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as individuals driven by hope, oriented towards service, and committed to excellence. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith.

Job Title : Grant Accountant

Job Status : Full-time, exempt

Job Location : Remote

Job Summary : The primary function of the Grant Accountant is to support the mission and vision of Unbound Now by managing the financial aspects of grants received by Unbound Now, providing budgets for applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and overseeing the preparation of financial reports and proper allocation and expenditure of grant funds. This role supervises Government Grant Managers and requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external funding sources.

Compensation : Annual salary

Benefits : Unbound Now offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance for employees and families with premiums covered by the employer; employer-paid life insurance for employees; and the option to participate in Unbound Now's retirement plan (with 3% salary match after 90 days with a 1-year vesting period). Dental and Vision are available at employee expense.

Availability : Anticipated 40-45-hour work week, generally 8 : 30-5 : 30 CST Monday-Friday with a one-hour lunch break

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a normal office environment or other professional environment. Work duties may, on rare occasions, be performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors, and noise.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Unbound Now's Government Grant Managers
• Review grant solicitations in coordination with Foundation Grant Writers, recommend funding requests, and provide budgets for grant applications in line with donor requirements, best practices, and internal funding needs
• Ensure that grant-eligible expenses are coded accordingly in Unbound Now's accounting software
• Prepare grant allocations
• Prepare grant invoices / financial reports, oversee the work of Government Grant Managers, manage grant reporting and payment cycles, including the review, submission, and drawdowns or invoicing according to donor requirements and intervals
• Provide financial reports on grant spend-down for internal use to ensure that time-limited funds are spent by the deadline
• Develop a Grant Management Dashboard and Tracker, and ensure maintenance and distribution to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure proper close-out of all grants
• Facilitate all compliance related to grants
• Take internal lead on government grant financial desk / site reviews
• Ensure that government grant application and financial report deadlines are met
• Manage grant revenue recognition in Unbound Now's accounting software
• Stay informed of changes in grant guidelines
• Support the annual audit as it relates to grants

Desired Outcomes

Working Relationships

Reports to : Director of Finance and Administration

Supervises : Government Grant Managers

Works with : Grant Writers regarding budgets and financial information for applications and financial reports; Development Team on restricted gifts and giving opportunities

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements

Skills Required

Accounting, grant management, Microsoft Excel, budget development, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Financial Reporting