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Grants and Contracts Accountant

Tukwila, WA · On-site

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Manage accounting for government contracts and donor-funded grants, including invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting * Review grant and contract documentation to ensure compliance with ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for government contracts accountant in the United States is $67,919.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $75,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Government Contracts Accountant manages the financial aspects of government contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations like FAR and CAS. They handle budgeting, cost analysis, reporting, and audits to maintain contract integrity. Their role includes tracking allowable costs, preparing financial statements, and working closely with auditors and government agencies.

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To thrive as a Government Contracts Accountant, you need a thorough understanding of accounting principles, federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and experience working with government contracts, typically backed by a relevant degree and sometimes a CPA certification. Familiarity with contract management systems, ERP software (like Deltek Costpoint), and government compliance tools is common in the role. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills are crucial to ensure compliance, manage complex contract requirements, and maintain accurate financial records in a highly regulated environment.

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Government Contracts Accountants often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory requirements, ensuring strict compliance with government standards, and managing tight reporting deadlines. They must interpret and apply evolving federal acquisition regulations while juggling multiple projects and audits. This role requires frequent collaboration with project managers, auditors, and other finance professionals to maintain accuracy and transparency in contract accounting. Staying organized and up-to-date on changes in government policies helps professionals in this role succeed and minimize risks to their organization.

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Grants and Contracts Accountant

CFS

Tukwila, WA • On-site

$68K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Grants and Contracts Accountant

Location: Tukwila / On-site
Salary Range: $68,640–$76,960 DOE

Our client is a stable, mission-focused nonprofit known for strong financial stewardship, clear internal processes, and a collaborative culture. The organization offers accounting professionals the opportunity to do precise, compliance-driven work in an environment that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement—without overexposure or unnecessary complexity.

Our client is seeking a Grants and Contracts Accountant to support grant, contract, and core accounting operations. This Grants and Contracts Accountant role is well suited for an accounting professional who enjoys working with restricted funding, government contracts, and audit-ready documentation. The Grants and Contracts Accountant will partner closely with finance, programs, and development to ensure funds are tracked, billed, and reported correctly.

This Grants and Contracts Accountant position offers hands-on responsibility, structure, and long-term growth potential. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable balancing compliance with daily accounting tasks, this Grants and Contracts Accountant opportunity may be an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

As a Grants and Contracts Accountant, you will:

  • Manage accounting for government contracts and donor-funded grants, including invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Review grant and contract documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and donor requirements
  • Track active grants and contracts, maintaining accurate schedules, documentation, and records
  • Support audit readiness, including SEFA reporting and coordination of compliance materials

Accounts Receivable & General Accounting

The Grants and Contracts Accountant will also:

  • Process contributions and accounts receivable with accuracy and proper classification
  • Respond to inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account activity
  • Assist with month-end close activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, and roll forwards
  • Help maintain accuracy of general ledger data across revenue streams, payroll, and restricted funding sources

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Experience with grant, contract, or nonprofit accounting
  • Familiarity with government funding and compliance requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a structured environment
  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative working style

This Grants and Contracts Accountant role provides stability, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to strengthen your expertise in grants and compliance-focused accounting while supporting an organization with a clear and consistent mission.

Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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