Grant Accounting Manager - Remote

Norton Sound Health Corp•Nome, AK

72d•$64 - $83•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Grant Accountant is responsible for financial management, accounting, compliance, reporting, and oversight of federal, state, tribal, and private grant awards supporting healthcare and community programs throughout the Norton Sound region. The role serves as a subject matter expert on grant accounting and compliance, ensuring adherence to GAAP, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), funding agency regulations, and organizational policies. As a member of the Finance team, this position works with program managers, finance staff, and external funding agencies to support the organization’s healthcare mission. It requires strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage a complex portfolio of grants and contracts. The employee is expected to uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values and comply with its policies, procedures, code of conduct, and work rules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Five years of administrative work experience in accounting or auditing.
Three years of experience in a supervisor or manager role; both general and supervisory experience are required.
Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Extensive knowledge of federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
Knowledge of grant funding, indirect cost rates, cost allocations, and restricted fund accounting.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Above-average ability to communicate financial reports.
Experienced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Access.
Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of financial software applications.
General knowledge of office technologies, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Patient/customer service, interpersonal, communication, time-management, and organizational skills; ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions, communicate with supervisors, and protect patient/customer confidentiality.
Ability to use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment; sit for more than half the workday; stand and/or walk for less than half the workday; bend, stretch, twist, crouch, and/or reach; view electronic monitors for prolonged periods; perform repetitive hand and arm motions consistently for more than one hour at a time; lift or carry less than 25 pounds unaided; and see and hear with normal acuity.
Willingness to travel moderately, stated as 25% to 50% of the time, using large and small aircraft.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle accounting of federal, state, tribal, and private grant awards.
Monitor grant expenditures for compliance with approved budgets, grant agreements, and funding requirements.
Prepare and review monthly grant reconciliations and financial statements.
Track restricted funds and ensure proper allocation of costs across funding sources.
Maintain grant accounting records, supporting schedules, and audit-ready documentation.
Ensure timely recognition of grant revenue in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
Review payroll allocations, indirect cost allocations, and program expenditures for accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and submit required financial reports to funding agencies.
Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Single Audit requirements, and applicable grant regulations.
Monitor grant performance against budgets and spending timelines.
Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
Assist with preparing and coordinating annual financial audits and Single Audits.
Respond to auditor inquiries and funding agency requests.
Collaborate with program managers to develop grant budgets and budget modifications.
Analyze budget-to-actual results and provide financial guidance to program leadership.
Forecast grant revenues and expenditures to support organizational planning.
Monitor cash flow and reimbursement activity related to grant-funded programs.
Prepare financial analyses and management reports.
Serve as a technical resource for grant accounting issues throughout the organization.
Train program managers and staff on grant compliance and financial management practices.
Participate in developing and improving internal controls and financial processes.
Lead or support special projects related to grants management, accounting systems, and compliance initiatives.
Mentor junior accounting staff as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.