Description We are looking for a highly skilled Grant Accountant III to join our team in Bellingham, Washington. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in grant accounting and federal compliance regulations. You will be responsible for managing financial aspects of grant-funded programs while ensuring adherence to government guidelines and organizational policies. Responsibilities: • Evaluate and interpret accounting principles to ensure compliance with established standards and practices. • Review and familiarize yourself with Title 28 regulations, procurement policies, and uniform guidance for grant management. • Set up delegation of authority for grant-funded programs, ensuring required signatures are in place. • Manage deadlines for invoices and reporting requirements, conducting monthly reviews with senior finance staff. • Oversee web portal profiles for grant reporting purposes, ensuring compliance with user agreements. • Organize and maintain grant files, outlining key functions, applicable guidelines, and budget allocations. • Analyze grant budgets to confirm alignment with federal, state, and interlocal standards. • Investigate, reconcile, and assess ledger transactions to verify compliance with procurement policies. • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with program officials, finance staff, and external stakeholders. • Assist in preparing annual reports, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (A-133). The salary range for this position is $83,200 to $93,600. Benefits: M/D/V - 100% paid for employee 401K 2 weeks PTO 8 paid holidays Requirements • Proficiency in grant accounting, administration, and management. • Strong understanding of government grants and US GAAP standards. • Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook. • Exceptional organizational skills to manage procurement and payroll documentation effectively. • Ability to ensure compliance with grantor rules and audit requirements. • Experience in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. • Capability to archive grant and contract files in accordance with organizational procedures. • Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal and external teams. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .