Description We are looking for an experienced Grant Accountant to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, overseeing financial reporting and compliance for grant operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in governmental accounting and be adept at managing complex financial systems and processes. Responsibilities: • Prepare and analyze financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. • Maintain and oversee accounting systems, procedures, and controls to ensure proper fund allocation and reporting. • Review and approve payment documentation from vendors and subcontractors, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Perform general ledger reconciliations and prepare periodic financial reports. • Provide technical assistance to program managers, ensuring proper classification and distribution of expenditures. • Assist in developing cost allocation plans for shared agency costs and grant-funded programs. • Audit financial transactions, including journal entries, payments, and vouchers, to validate accuracy. • Monitor grant budgets to ensure expenditures align with approved limits and provide variance analysis. • Stay updated on federal and state fiscal requirements and apply them to financial recordkeeping and reporting. • Conduct sample tests to verify financial entries and compliance with established procedures. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a focus on Accounting. • Minimum of three years of experience in governmental accounting, including grant accounting and fiscal monitoring. • Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and formulas. • Familiarity with automated accounting systems and financial management software. • Knowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal and state awards. • Strong understanding of financial administration, budget control, and fiscal accounting policies. • Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliations and oversee month-end close processes. • Experience in non-profit accounting and managing grant-funded operations. 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) .