Accountant Senior - Grants

Overview

This position serves as a Senior Accountant supporting the Health System Finance Director. The role is responsible for accurate general ledger activity related to grants, including reporting and reconciliations. It ensures compliance with grant terms and conditions, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor regulations, and internal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in grants and sponsored-program accounting, including critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Manage assigned grants and financial responsibilities to support unit/team goals and sponsor requirements.
• Administer and allocate organizational resources related to grant funding, developing strong partnerships with program leaders and grant stakeholders.
• Identify areas for improvement and proactively address problems within scope, escalating issues related to compliance, reporting, or financial risk as needed.
• Lead recommendations and implementation of process improvements with minimal direction.
• Lead assigned initiatives from start to finish independently.
• Prepare and process journal entries related to grant expenditures, reallocations, and accruals.
• Assist with month-end close processes, including reconciliations and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Prepare financial schedules, perform data analyses, coordinate report distribution, and manage miscellaneous projects such as grant financial reports, invoices, and drawdowns.
• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned grants, including award and budget setup, financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with grant terms, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor regulations, and internal policies.
• Reconcile grant records to the general ledger and support audits and monitoring engagements.
• Perform professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies as required by the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 3 years of general accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in healthcare, governmental, or nonprofit environments.
• 3 or more years of experience with SharePoint workflow optimization.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from a State Board of Accountancy.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills to examine financial data and identify discrepancies.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full time

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.

Location

Remote