Grants Accounting Analyst

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grants Accounting Analyst supports the financial administration of sponsored projects by performing post-award accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies. The role performs award setup, billing, collections, cash application, financial reporting support, and closeout tasks. It also contributes to month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit preparation. The Grants Accounting Analyst partners with research administration, program staff, and finance leadership to resolve discrepancies, improve accounting processes, and maintain strong financial stewardship of sponsored awards. The role requires attention to detail, analytical capability, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
2 years to 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
Practical and working knowledge of GAAP and the ability to apply standards to routine accounting transactions and close activities.
Working knowledge of grant accounting principles, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), allowable cost rules, and revenue recognition for restricted funding.
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet skills to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and prepare schedules.
Ability to prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, grant billings, and supporting documentation with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify drivers of variances, research discrepancies, and recommend practical resolutions.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with program teams, grant managers, auditors, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced, close-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
CPA - Certified Public Accountant - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

Performs post-award accounting activities throughout the sponsored award lifecycle, including award setup and maintenance, invoicing, accounts receivable management, cash application, financial reporting support, and award closeout activities.
Reviews, processes, and maintains sponsored award transactions and records to ensure accurate and timely administration of sponsored projects in accordance with sponsor requirements and institutional policies.
Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation related to sponsored awards.
Monitors billing, collections, and cash management activities; researches and resolves routine issues related to invoices, receivables, payments, and award financial activity.
Prepares and maintains financial reports, documentation, and supporting schedules required for sponsors, management, audits, and other sponsored programs accounting activities.
Utilizes enterprise systems and reporting tools to support sponsored programs accounting operations, maintain data integrity, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Assists with external and internal audits by preparing requested schedules, providing supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries related to sponsored award activity.
Supports compliance with applicable accounting standards, sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and internal control expectations; identifies routine issues and recommends practical resolutions.
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.