Grant Accountant (9850)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe,

families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for a talented Grant Accountant who wants to make an impact in

the lives of children and families.

Purpose & Impact

• Ensure the Agency is in compliance with Federal, State and funding source
• specific regulations, requirements and other guidelines, and with A-133 audit
• requirements as well as LSF standards. Apply Generally Accepted Accounting
• Principles (GAAP) to analytical work and thorough review of financial records
• related to assigned grants.  Design and maintain effective billing system and
• financial reporting to funding source and Program Managers. This position will
• maintain contract files including but not limited to original contract,
• amendments, billing, correspondence, etc. The Grant Accountant works closely
• with Program Managers and/or Directors to understand the program’s operations
• and is responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting
• related to the assigned grants.  The Grant Accountant will become the subject
• matter expert for the assigned contracts.

Essential Functions

• Be knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain in-depth authoritative knowledgeable of Federal, State and other

• funding source regulations and requirements for non-profit organizations to
• include the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200.

• Accountable for fiscal compliance in all assigned grants/contracts, working

• closely with Program and Contract Managers. Demonstrates an understanding of
• the day-to-day program operation.

• Design, implement and maintain effective billing systems and controls based

on funding source requirements.

• Coordinate and oversee funding sources financial reports and coordinates

fiscal monitoring.

• Maintain official contract file for agency including but not limited to

original contract, amendments, billing, correspondence, etc.

• Review financial statements, monthly, to ensure the accuracy of program’s

revenue and expenditures, and required match and document actual vs. budget

variances

• Provides technical assistance to Program Managers on contracts budgeting and

fiscal compliance issues. Review monthly financial reports with Managers.

• Perform monthly reconciliation’s of general ledger accounts.
• Assist outside auditors at year-end to included preparing schedules and

• providing explanations of support materials and procedures as related to
• grants/contracts.

• Ensure accurate and timely information, reports and billing.

Other Functions

• Calculates monthly revenue for all applicable programs and prepare all

related journal entries.

• Monitor accounts receivable and collection of billed revenues.
• Adjusts work schedule as necessary to support published monthly financial

statement closing schedule.

• Other projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to travel on a statewide basis as needed.
• Remote work offered for Tampa based employees. This role is mostly remote

with the need to work in the Tampa office occasionally.

Education

Bachelors’ degree in accounting required.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Preference will be given for experience in not-for-profit or government

accounting, and contract/grant management.

• Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting for federal and state grants is

preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with

governmental agencies along with other funding source agency

• Ability to research applicable rules and regulations and apply them to

specific programs

• Ability to manage multiple projects, possess a good work ethic and be a

self-starter with the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment

• Ability to apply strong problem solving techniques
• Experienced and skilled in reconciliations
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office and Excel and general ledger

software package

Other:

• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and
• socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principal Accountabilities

• Reports to the Director of Grant Accounting.
• Effective organization of priorities.
• Effective communication with LSF staff.
• Accurate, complete and timely preparation of financial reports and

reconciliation’s.

• High level of cooperation and flexibility with staff members and auditors.
• Adherence to Agency policies, procedures and management practices.
• Adherence to all requirements of funding sources.
• Team player with co-workers and program staff.

Why work for LSF?

• LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of
• populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF
• community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally
• find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within
• the organization.

Amazing benefits package including

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student

loan repayment reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

• Lutheran Services Florida is mandated to perform background screenings for
• employment in accordance with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening
• Clearinghouse as outlined in Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. Additionally,
• pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that
• all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link
• to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. For more information on
• background screening requirements please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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