Where precision powers possibility.

YSS is looking for a detail-driven, mission-minded Grants Accountant to join our team!

At YSS, every dollar tells a story—and in this role, you help make sure that story is accurate, compliant, and aligned with the life-changing work happening across our programs. You’ll partner closely with program and finance teams to manage grant funding from start to finish, ensuring resources are used effectively to support youth and families across Iowa.

This is a role for someone who loves precision, thrives on organization, and understands that behind every spreadsheet is real impact.

What You'll Do...

• Manage full-cycle financial tracking, reporting, and compliance for assigned grants and contracts
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, and fund drawdowns for accuracy and proper allocation
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and tracking tools for internal teams and external funders
• Maintain accurate ledger coding, expense allocation, and audit-ready grant files
• Reconcile grant activity, identify variances, and complete journal entries as needed
• Support budget development, revisions, adjustments, and grant closeout processes
• Partner with program and finance teams to ensure compliant spending and documentation
• Provide insight into spending trends, issues, and compliance concerns
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and submission of grant revisions
• Support audits and maintain organized, complete documentation

Please know this is not a complete list of the position’s responsibilities. Duties can change.

This isn’t just about balancing books—it’s about backing the work that changes lives. Your accuracy helps ensure programs stay funded, compliant, and strong.

Who You Are...

You’re the person who likes things to add up—and helps make sure they do. You’re detail-focused without getting stuck in the details, calm under pressure, and confident navigating complexity. You know that strong financial systems don’t just support programs—they make meaningful work possible. And you take pride in making sure the behind-the-scenes work is just as strong as the impact it helps create..

What We Provide...

Supportive Culture & Work Environment

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flu shots and mental health support resources
• Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO)
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Volunteer time off

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Supplemental compensation award
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

Professional & Career Support

• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer