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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
HybridRemote work is permitted up to 50% of each pay period.
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required; a degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
  • At least eight years of grant accounting experience is required, preferably in a nonprofit context.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal cost principles and applicable rules and regulations, including the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance CFR Part 200 and the Single Audit Act, is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Abila MIP accounting software is required.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform pre- and post-award grant accounting, including contract reconciliation, financial reporting and vouchers, financial monitoring and analysis, Single Audit Act support, compliance with funder 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 and private funders and submit vouchers and related compliance reports on time.
  • Run financial reports to obtain data for contract reconciliations 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.
  • Assist the Director of Grant Accounting and Budget Managers by providing information for developing budgets and budget modifications for LSNYC-wide and borough-specific contracts.
  • Assist with completing contract and grant documents for borough contract proposals.
  • For case-based contracts and grants, follow up with Grants Management staff in Operations/LSU to obtain caseload data for vouchering.
  • Communicate with field offices, in coordination with the Grant Accounting Director, to respond to inquiries about incurred costs compared with award budgets.
  • Coordinate with LSNYC contract personnel to review potential cross-funding opportunities and work with General Accounting to review funded salary allocations.
  • Support the Finance Department as needed in meetings with auditors and audits.
  • Assist Grant Accountant I as needed.
  • Apply GAAP accounting standards consistently, as directed by Finance Department management, for revenue recognition and LSNYC financial policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Grant accounting experience in a nonprofit context.
  • A degree in Accounting or Finance.

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