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Legal Services NYC

Non-profit free civil legal aid

Grant Accountant 2

Full-Time
$67.8k - $133.6k
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
HybridLocated in Manhattan; remote work is permitted up to 50% of each pay period.
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Business, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
  • At least eight years of grant accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit context.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal cost principles and applicable regulations, including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance CFR Part 200 and the Single Audit Act.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Abila MIP accounting software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
  • Perform pre- and post-award grant accounting, including contract reconciliation, financial report and voucher submission, financial monitoring and analysis, support for Single Audit Act audits, compliance with funding-source regulations, and maintenance of financial records in accounting software and databases.
  • Prepare grant and contract reconciliations comparing actuals to budgets, and complete grant and contract closeouts.
  • Prepare financial reports for government or private funders and submit vouchers and related compliance reports on time.
  • Run financial reports to obtain data for contract reconciliation and voucher preparation and submission.
  • Prepare journal entries in accounting software for grant and contract vouchers.
  • Coordinate contract and grant funding status with LSNYC contract management personnel.
  • Provide information to the Director of Grant Accounting and Budget Managers to support the development of budgets and budget modifications for LSNYC-wide and borough-specific contracts.
  • Assist with contract and grant documents for borough contract proposals.
  • For case-based contracts and grants, obtain caseload data from Grants Management staff in Operations/LSU for vouchering purposes.
  • Respond to field-office inquiries about incurred costs in relation to award budgets, coordinating with the Grant Accounting Director.
  • Coordinate with contract personnel to review potential cross-funding opportunities, and work with General Accounting to review funded salary allocations.
  • Support the Finance Department with auditor meetings and audits.
  • Assist Grant Accountant I as needed.
  • Apply GAAP accounting standards consistently, as directed by Finance Department management, regarding revenue recognition and LSNYC financial policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Grant accounting experience in a nonprofit context.
  • Accounting or Finance degree field.

About the company

Legal Services NYC provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of New York City, focusing on housing, benefits, consumer rights, immigration, and family law. It operates through borough-based offices across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, plus a central support unit, offering representation, advice, and education. It is funded by a mix of federal, city and state contracts, private foundations, and donations, and it runs the Justice Learning Center to train lawyers in poverty law. Its goal is to widen access to justice and help meet basic needs for vulnerable communities by combining direct services, outreach, and advocacy.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • September 18, 2026 tenant victories show LSNYC still wins high-value housing outcomes.
  • June 15, 2026 LGBTQIA+ survey expands client pipeline and sharpens service targeting.
  • September 2026 Fair Hearing Help NY relaunches with Legal Aid, Empire Justice, and NYLAG.

What critics are saying

  • FY2028 city immigration-legal funding falls to about $68 million, squeezing service capacity.
  • LSNYC depends on LSC, city contracts, and philanthropy; grant volatility threatens payroll.
  • Federal immigration-rule shifts in September 2026 increase demand faster than staffing grows.

What makes Legal Services NYC unique

  • LSNYC is New York City's largest free civil legal aid provider across five boroughs.
  • Its borough-based model pairs local offices with specialized expertise in housing, benefits, immigration.
  • The Justice Learning Center trains thousands of lawyers annually in poverty-law practice.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Hybrid Work Options