Grant Finance & Bookkeeping Specialist

Grant Finance & Bookkeeping Specialist

Bryant Christie Inc. (BCI), an international affairs firm specializing in agricultural and food trade, is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Finance & Bookkeeping Specialist to support the financial administration of client export market development programs.

This role includes bookkeeping assistance for small agricultural non-profit organizations and grant-related accounting functions, including invoice review, payment processing, reconciliations, budgeting support, and financial reporting tied to U.S. government-funded programs. This is not a full-charge accounting or controller role, but rather a critical operational position supporting compliance, accuracy, and timely financial processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping for agricultural non-profit organizations including accounts payable and accounts receivable. No payroll.
• Review, process, and track invoices to ensure compliance with U.S. government grant program requirements, with a focus on international product promotion activities
• Manage invoice workflows and accounts payable to support timely and accurate payments
• Communicate with clients and overseas vendors to resolve invoice questions and documentation needs
• Assist with contract setup, budget tracking, and expense monitoring for grant-funded programs
• Record payments and perform bank and account reconciliations related to program activity
• Prepare routine financial reports and summaries for internal teams and clients
• Support audit preparation, including documentation gathering and responding to audit requests
• Perform other finance- and administration-related tasks as assigned

What the Successful Candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus while handling repetitive, accuracy-driven tasks
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly when working with vendors and clients
• Ability to manage and prioritize a steady, transaction-heavy workload
• A sense of ownership and pride in producing clean, well-documented work

What could set you apart:

• College degree (not required)
• Experience with spreadsheets, bookkeeping, or financial data tracking
• Familiarity with federal or state grant programs, cost eligibility rules, or compliance requirements

Location: Seattle, Washington or Sacramento, California

BCI operates a hybrid model of partial in-office and remote working. Physical presence in the Sacramento metropolitan area is required.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000, based on skills and experience.

Perks and Benefits

BCI encourages a healthy work/life balance and offers a range of benefits and perks including:

• Ten holidays annually
• Accrued vacation and sick time with rollover
• Generous medical/dental/vision insurance coverage
• Robust 401K plan with employer matching
• Flexible work hours and hybrid in-office/remote working environment
• Two paid days off for charitable/volunteer work
• Bonuses/profit sharing based on company performance
• Training to support staff development
• Sabbaticals with stipend to be used for international travel in 10th year of service
• Regular team events, annual overnight staff retreat, agriculture/food/beverage field trips, and more

About BCI:

BCI helps companies and industry organizations throughout the U.S. to eliminate trade barriers, develop new markets, and manage their international government affairs. The work is focused on clients in the agricultural, food, and beverage sectors. BCI offers a unique set of international services that provide strategic solutions combined with a global vision. For additional information, go to www.bryantchristie.com.

Applicants

To apply, please email the following to [email protected] – Attn: Human Resources.

• Cover letter or brief statement of your interest in the position
• Resume

We read all applications and do not scan them. Please tell us about your capabilities without concern for keywords.

BCI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital, familial or veteran status.

Bryant Christie Inc. reserves the right not to fill this position if it is not satisfied with the applicant pool or if business conditions change.