Grants Accountant - Aston Carter

Grant Accountant – Interview Happening This Week

Location: Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Salary: $35 to 40 hourly

Job Type: This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 months.

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Grant Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing the general ledger and grants management module for restricted funds to ensure correct balances and activity within funds.

Key Responsibilities:



+ Prepare or approve entries in the general ledger.


+ Provide timely and accurate regulatory reporting, miscellaneous schedules, and other filings throughout the fiscal year.


+ Collaborate with team members to recommend improvements to departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls, and ensure proper documentation.


+ Provide Financial Aid with data for FAFSA, compile data for NACUBO endowment survey, and compile SEFA/SESA for annual audits on all grants.


+ Reconcile FWS for government funding of the program and manage all grants, student loans, federal programs, and drawdown funds through the federal G5 online system.


+ Collaborate with Financial Aid on annual FISAP reporting.


+ Assist in creating new grants in the general ledger.


+ Attend meetings to support principal investigators in grant proposals, awards, and required reporting in compliance with regulatory agencies and company policy.


+ Ensure grants further the company’s purpose, including time and effort reports, payroll allocation reviews, expense reviews, and processing refunds as needed.


+ Perform detailed analysis of grant transactions to ensure funds are being drawn or invoiced correctly.


+ Prepare cost analysis of company expenses for indirect cost allocation for grants and lead audits of these costs.


+ Assist with new fund code requests for new endowments, grants, and annuities.


+ Create new reporting functionality to enhance timely reports for all interested parties.


+ Participate in system testing.


+ Review and approve all expenses related to restricted funds and update the budget for restricted funds accordingly.


+ Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.



Key Qualifications:



+ Proven experience in grant accounting.


+ Strong knowledge of regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines.


+ Experience with G5, Research.Gov, SAM.Gov, FSD.Gov, and other State and Federal reporting portals.


+ Proficiency in Excel and Word.


+ Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.


+ Ability to work well independently and multitask.


+ Dedication to meeting deadlines.


+ Commitment to team efforts and coalition building.


+ Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.


+ Resourceful and inquisitive nature.



Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to sammurray @astoncarter.com (smauriello@astoncarter.com) along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position more in detail.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00

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 Rosedale,New Jersey.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:




+ Hiring diverse talent



+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection



+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes



+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people




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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.