Description We are looking for an experienced Grant Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in San Antonio, Texas. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing grant accounting activities and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can work independently while delivering accurate financial reports and analysis. Responsibilities: • Prepare and oversee the creation of financial analyses, tenant ledgers, and detailed reports. • Design and maintain accounting systems, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate financial management. • Monitor the proper allocation and expenditure of funds in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. • Conduct general ledger reconciliations and produce periodic financial reports with precision and timeliness. • Provide technical support to program managers, ensuring expenditures align with budgetary and regulatory requirements. • Develop cost allocation plans for shared agency costs in collaboration with the Budget Officer. • Review and validate expenditures to ensure budget limits are adhered to and financial variances are minimized. • Audit and approve payment documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of subcontractor and vendor payments. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state fiscal requirements related to grant accounting and auditing. • Perform sample testing to verify transaction accuracy and prepare journal entries reflecting the financial status of projects. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with a focus on Accounting. • Minimum of three years of experience in governmental accounting, including grant accounting and fiscal monitoring. • Proficiency in automated accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas. • Familiarity with accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, and Financial Management Systems. • Strong knowledge of federal and state award guidelines, including Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements. • Experience with financial administration, budget control, and fiscal accounting policies. • Demonstrated skills in account reconciliation, journal entries, and full-cycle accounting. • Ability to work independently and deliver accurate financial analyses within tight deadlines. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .