Senior Accountant, Grants Accounting

Sheppard Pratt • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • $68,000 - $108,577 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of grants and contracts from award budgeting, post-award management, through closeout. The role involves reviewing and monitoring grant expenditures for accuracy, allowability, allocability, and compliance with funding requirements. The Senior Accountant will prepare financial reports, reconcile grant activity, track budgets and expenditures, and ensure compliance with various funding regulations. Additionally, the role supports audit activities and performs financial analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Three years of relevant work experience in the accounting field.
• Professional level of knowledge of accounting principles and theory.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of budgeting.
• Advanced Excel skills is a must.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and related computerized systems.
• 5-10 years' progressively more responsible experience in general or grants accounting.
• High level of problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze processes and results, implement changes in processes and procedures, and effectively identify and resolve problems.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with clients, external auditors and Finance Division and Sheppard Pratt staff (21-50% of work time).
• Attention to detail and coordinating limited resources to meet deadlines.
• Very frequently (51-80% of work time) produces a great deal on mental/visual stress and fatigue.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Work experience with HUD programming is also preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of grants and contracts from award budgeting, post-award management, through closeout.
• Review and monitor grant expenditures for accuracy, allowability, allocability, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual grant financial reports for funders and internal stakeholders.
• Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Track grant budgets, expenditures, and record revenue recognition.
• Record grant-related journal entries and ensure proper account coding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding regulations.
• Support Single Audit, 440 Audits, and other external audit activities by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Conduct budget-to-actual analyses and explain significant variances.
• Prepare reconciliation for assigned general ledger accounts, investigate reconciling items, and prepare correcting entries as necessary.
• Analyze AR Aging Reports and follow-up collection of accounts as necessary.
• Supports HUD Accounting cash function.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous mileage reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior