Senior Grant Accounting Specialist

Company: Jefferson Wells
Location: Renton
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Our client, a leading healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking a Senior Grant Accounting Specialist to join their team. As a Senior Grant Accounting Specialist, you will be part of the Finance Department supporting both the Core Accounting and Grants Compliance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. This is a 6 month contract position with the potential to convert to direct hire. Job Title: Senior Grant Accounting Specialist Location: Hybrid in greater Seattle, WA (2-3 days/week onsite) Pay Rate: $45 – $60/hour (W2, based on experience) What’s the Job? Provide advanced GAAP, nonprofit fund accounting, and grant accounting support. Maintain day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with organizational and grant requirements. Mentor and support staff accountants in technical accounting areas. Assist with financial reporting, grant tracking, and audit preparation. Support peak project months by ensuring accurate and timely accounting workflows. What’s Needed? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and GAAP principles. Experience with grant accounting and compliance processes. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. What’s in it for me? Optional Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k. Weekly pay with direct deposit. Consultant Care Support. Free Training to upgrade your skills. Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals. If this is a role that interests you and you would like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this consulting opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! Jefferson Wells ( www.jeffersonwells.com ) is a professional services firm delivering solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance and Tax. We provide project consulting, integrated resourcing, and executive search. Our people leverage their extensive industry & technical experience to deliver practical and actionable solutions. Our tailored solutions and flexible delivery model, ranging from standalone projects and integrated teams through to full outsource, results in business acceleration for our clients. Our experience & independent solutions combined with practical and proven methodologies drives a lower relative cost of delivery. We serve clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide leveraging the workforce capabilities of the ManpowerGroup. Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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