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Grant Accountant – Contract-to-HireAbout the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to join our team on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis. This role does not require prior grant experience but does require strong accounting fundamentals. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and preparation of expense and reimbursement packets.

Key Responsibilities

+ Prepare journal entries and budget vouchers with supporting documentation

+ Analyze data, reconcile GL accounts, and verify accuracy of accounting classifications

+ Maintain accurate files and records (digital and physical)

+ Prepare periodic and special reports on grant account status or analysis

+ Submit assignments for supervisory review to ensure accuracy and completeness

+ Address issues related to grants accounting and ensure compliance with institutional requirements

+ Assist with reviewing new grant applications and related budgets

+ Prepare for audits and respond to auditor inquiries

+ Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and private grant requirements

+ Attend trainings and meetings as needed

Qualifications

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree, preference in Accounting/Finance

+ Experience:

+ 3+ years of accounting experience within GAAP

+ Familiarity with debits/credits, journal entries, expense reports, billing reimbursements, and financial reporting

+ Skills:

+ Intermediate Excel proficiency

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

+ Preferred:

+ Nonprofit accounting experience

+ Fund accounting experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Non-profit accounting experience preferred.

+ Fund accounting experience preferred.

Why Join Us?

+ Fully on-site role in a collaborative environment

+ Opportunity for permanent placement with excellent benefits

+ Work-life balance with a 37.5-hour work week

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.41 - $27.41/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.