Sr. Grant Accountant
Key Responsibilities
Grant Writing & Proposal Development: Independently develop competitive NIH, NSF, HRSA, foundation, and other grant proposals, including narratives, specific aims, project descriptions, and supporting documentation. Funding Strategy: Identify grant opportunities, evaluate institutional fit and competitiveness, and help faculty translate research ideas into fundable proposals. Faculty Collaboration: Work directly with faculty and research teams to develop compelling proposals aligned with sponsor requirements. Pre-Award Administration: Coordinate budgets, documentation, internal approvals, sponsor requirements, and proposal submission deadlines. Project Management: Manage multiple concurrent proposals, prioritize deadlines, coordinate deliverables, and maintain an organized grant pipeline. Grants Manager Backup: Provide operational coverage for the existing Grants Manager, ensuring continuity of proposal submissions and faculty support. Process Improvement: Develop proposal templates, standardized procedures, tracking tools, and workflows to improve grant operations. Month End Close, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation 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 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 and Privacy Notice.