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Remote Grant Accountant

Vaco
$50.00 - $70.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan, remote work
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Feb 05, 2026
Grant Accountant - Remote Opportunity Location: Fully Remote Industry: Non-Profit Salary: $40 per hour Type: Contract-to-Permanent Position Overview Vaco is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Grant Accountant for a well-known non-profit organization. This is a fully remote role, with a strong focus on grant processing. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process payments to vendors, manage invoicing, issue checks, and process scholarship requests. Reconciliation & Financial Reporting: Reconcile bank accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist in monthly closings. Grant Management: Manage billing for public grants (federal, state, local), track staff time allocations, and generate biweekly reports. Budgeting & Auditing: Assist with budget development, prepare audit schedules, and support external audits. Bank Liaison & Cash Flow: Act as liaison for financial institutions, monitor discrepancies, and maintain healthy cash flow. Fixed Assets & Tax Compliance: Maintain fixed asset schedule, review 1099 forms, and ensure tax compliance. General: Maintain confidentiality, research financial data, and support leadership transitions. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a non-profit. Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Proficient in QuickBooks, Raisers Edge, and advanced Microsoft Excel. Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills Experience with federal, state, and local grant processing. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Why Join Us? Remote Work: Work from anywhere with flexible scheduling. Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and skill development. Compensation: Competitive hourly rate of $40 with potential for permanent placement. To Apply Submit your resume and cover letter today! Join us in making a difference in the non-profit sector. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco notes the salary range for the role as follows: $ 83,200 annually ($40per hour). The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.