At Community Access Unlimited (CAU), we support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and at-risk youth in living full, independent lives. Government contracts and grants fund much of that work, and keeping them on track is essential.
We're looking for an experienced Grants Accountant to manage budgets, reporting, and compliance for our contracts and grants. You'll work closely with our Controller and Chief Financial Officer and help leadership make sound financial decisions.
Position at a GlanceTitle: Grants Accountant
Location: Elizabeth, NJ
Salary: $75,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with some evenings and weekends as needed
What You'll DoBudgets and reporting- Build budgets for all contract and grant applications.
- Track spending and produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and as-needed reports, with supporting documentation.
- Analyze reports and flag opportunities and concerns for senior leadership.
- Prepare annual internal budgets and schedules for contract audits.
- Record accounting entries by program, including journal entries for grant and contract revenue and expenses.
- Reconcile internal budgets to contract submissions.
- Make sure the agency meets all federal and state contracting requirements.
- Keep a current list of contracts and their deliverables, and meet every submission deadline.
- Work with government agencies and auditors, and provide reports and documents as requested.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related degree preferred.
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in grants management and accounting.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Nonprofit experience is a plus.
Since 1979, Community Access Unlimited has helped adults with disabilities and at-risk youth across New Jersey live full, independent lives. Today we support more than 5,000 individuals, and we're still growing.
- Purpose you can see. Your work keeps the funding flowing for programs that change lives every day.
- A mission-driven culture. We put the people we serve first, which means we value inclusion, choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
- Room to grow. Paid training, tuition assistance, and a tuition discount at Kean University (if eligible) help you build your career here.
- Competitive pay and benefits. Full-time staff receive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more.
If you want your accounting expertise to support a meaningful mission, apply today.
Our organization is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in grants management and accounting
- CPA or MBA
- Not-for-profit experience
- Ability to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
What We Do
Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is a Union County, New Jersey nonprofit that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, at-risk youth, and people with housing needs live independently and participate in community life. It provides community-based housing, residential and behavioral supports, day habilitation, employment and life-skills services, support coordination, training, transition programs, and related support services to members across New Jersey.
