Description We are looking for a skilled Grant Accountant to join our team in Sacramento, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing grant budgets, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and overseeing accurate billing processes. Your expertise will support collaboration across departments to maintain financial accuracy and transparency for our non-profit operations. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with senior leadership and program directors to develop project budgets that align with funder requirements for new initiatives and grant renewals. • Ensure personnel, operating, and equipment costs are accurately calculated and included in budgets. • Verify that all budgeted items comply with funder guidelines, organizational policies, and regulations such as Uniform Guidance 200. • Input approved grant budgets into the Grants Management System and confirm appropriate privacy settings. • Update and review grant budgets, including CalOES templates, to reflect changes or new requirements. • Assist with budget modifications by recording expenses, revising funder documents, and updating internal systems. • Regularly upload and monitor current spending data in the Grants Management System to ensure accuracy and transparency. • Partner with program managers to review spending progress and address any challenges or discrepancies. • Work closely with the finance department to prepare and submit monthly and quarterly billing in compliance with funder requirements. • Coordinate with payroll specialists to ensure time allocations are accurate and employees have access to functional timesheets. Requirements • Proven experience in grant management, including government and private grants. • Strong knowledge of accounting functions, budgeting processes, and financial compliance standards. • Familiarity with tools such as Financial Edge, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, and Raiser's Edge. • Expertise in managing budgets and performing audits to ensure financial accuracy. • Experience with billing systems, including Medi-Cal and Medicare billing processes. • Ability to analyze cash activity and maintain detailed financial records. • Knowledge of indirect cost rates and Uniform Guidance regulations is preferred. • Excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate effectively across departments. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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) .