Accounting and Grants Coordinator

Date Posted	October 15, 2026
Industry	Nonprofit
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$60,000 - $85,000
Website	http://www.researchamerica.org

Description:

Research!America, an alliance that advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all, is seeking an Accounting and Grants Coordinator. As Accounting Coordinator, this position handles day-to-day financial operations, including supporting an external accounting firm with obtaining information needed for monthly financial reporting, As Grants Coordinator, this position will maintain grant financial records and prepare regular financial reports for internal stakeholders and grantors.

As Accounting Coordinator, responsibilities include:

• Entering invoices, paying bills electronically, making deposits, updating cash receipts, processing payroll, reconciling the cash account;
• Making standard monthly journal entries, including those involving amortization and depreciation;
• Reconciling the cash account and CRM (CharityEngine) with our accounting system to ensure all pledges and payments are captured appropriately;
• Working closely with external accounting firm to ensure the smooth flow of information needed to generate reliable financial reports for Research!America, and with audit firm, as needed; and
• Assisting the external accounting firm logistically with an upcoming accounting system conversion and an upcoming change to a modern payment system.

 As Grants Coordinator, responsible for leading the Operations team’s work on grants:

• Maintaining an up-to-date central resource of information and supporting documentation on grants awarded to Research!America and proposed grants for tracking, budgeting, and financial purposes;
• Helping other Research!America departments to generate grant applications;
• Regularly updating leadership and departments on the financial status of Research!America grants;
• Preparing interim and final financial status reports for submission to grantors.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three to five years of financial and/or operations work experience, preferably in non-profit organizations. Job candidates should be adept at communicating financial information to non-experts, and be able to deftly navigate multiple electronic systems, particularly those involving finance, accounting, and budgeting. Candidates should have demonstrated experience at working independently in activities requiring close attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced multi-tasking team environment while meeting deadlines. Proficiency in Excel is expected and experience with QuickBooks Online and bill-paying systems like bill.com is desirable.

Research!America offers a competitive salary (salary range: $60,000 - $85,000, based on experience) and benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; and parking or Metro benefits. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with more days in the office than days working remotely. The Research!America office is located just steps from the Metro and VRE in Arlington, VA. Research!America is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

To apply, e-mail 1-page cover letter and a résumé to hr@researchamerica.org.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Direct applicants only. We are not accepting applications from staffing agencies or recruiters.