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Grant Manager

ACCEL Schools
Location
Remote (ACCEL Services)
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Accounting
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration, Education Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in grant management, grant accounting, accounting, or financial management, with demonstrated responsibility for managing grants through multiple stages of the grant lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated experience managing federal and state grants, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, reconciliations, reporting, compliance, reimbursement, and closeout.
  • Experience in a nonprofit, education, public sector, charter school, or other highly regulated grant-funded environment.
  • Direct knowledge of West Virginia grant requirements, reporting practices, and compliance expectations.
  • Strong understanding of grant accounting principles and the ability to connect grant requirements to general ledger activity.
Nice to have
  • Experience managing grants across multiple states or school locations.
  • Experience with education-focused grants, including CSP, Title I, Title II, Title IV, 21st Century, or other federal and state education programs.
  • Experience with NetSuite.
  • Experience with Dayforce.
  • Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and evolving federal grant requirements.
What the job really is

The Grant Manager at ACCEL Schools will oversee the entire lifecycle of federal, state, and local grants for four West Virginia schools, managing tasks from pre-award planning to closeout. This hands-on role involves detailed financial management, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure grant requirements are met and documented accurately. As the organization grows, the Grant Manager will help develop scalable processes to support an expanding grant portfolio.

Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement contributions
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
  • Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Things to weigh
  • This is a remote position limited to residents of West Virginia, which may limit the candidate pool.
  • The role involves a significant amount of detailed day-to-day management, which may not appeal to those seeking a more strategic position.
  • The position requires strong knowledge of West Virginia-specific grant requirements, which may not be applicable to candidates from other regions.
  • Travel is optional and infrequent, which may not suit candidates looking for more dynamic roles involving travel.
Job score3.8/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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