Project Accountant

Job description

Project Accountant (Grants & Acquittals)
Education Sector | Sydney
$450 – $500 + Super per Day

An established education organisation is seeking a Project Accountant to join their finance team, supporting a portfolio of externally funded programs including research grants and projects.

This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, and compliance across multiple funding streams within a complex and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-end accounting for grants and funded projects

Preparation of grant acquittals and external funding reports

Monitoring, reconciling, and analysing project/grant expenditure

Ensuring compliance with funding agreements and internal policies

Supporting budgeting and forecasting for project funding

Partnering with stakeholders across finance and operations