Senior Grant Accountant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting
📍 Lexington, KY, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 14, 2026

Job Description

Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Grant Accountant to support our client's grant programs and ensure accurate accounting and compliance. This role oversees the financial administration of grants and contracts, helping ensure budgets, expenditures, and reporting remain aligned with institutional and sponsor requirements. The position partners closely with investigators, administrators, and external funding contacts to provide sound fiscal guidance, maintain compliance, and strengthen stewardship of awarded funds.


Responsibilities:

• Evaluate sponsored project proposals to confirm alignment with organization rules as well as state, federal, and sponsor-specific requirements.

• Guide principal investigators and campus departments through budget development, proposal documentation, and financial policy interpretation.

• Address questions related to allowable costs, salary support, fringe rates, indirect cost calculations, and...

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Job Details

  • Location Lexington, KY
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 14, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 24, 2026