Grant Accountant

Grant Accountant

Location:

Valhalla, NY
Compensation: $70,
Work modality: 100% in-office

Position Summary Coordinate financial document completion and prepare comprehensive financial reports including operational/capital budgets, departmental statements, and regulatory reports. Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance, including management of grant-funded activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and review journal entries, income/balance sheet statements using specialized software
• Conduct account reconciliations, financial audits, and prepare specialized reports
• Monitor departmental accounts and provide financial analysis to administrators
• Manage grant accounting activities including tracking expenditures against approved budgets, ensuring compliance with grantor requirements and cost allocation policies
• Prepare financial reports for grant funders, including progress reports, budget modifications, and close-out documentation
• Monitor grant-funded personnel costs, fringe benefits, and indirect cost allocations to ensure proper charging
• Assist with federal, state, and regulatory report preparation ensuring compliance
• Analyze financial records and recommend accounting adjustments for reserves, assets, and expenditures
• Research and resolve financial reporting system issues, including patient billing and Medicare/Medicaid compliance
• Review grant expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance and specific grant terms
• Prepare monthly income statements and assist with annual budget preparation
• Stay current on governmental regulations affecting institutional finance procedures

Qualifications

- Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.

- Experience:

Minimum 3 years accounting experience.
- Experience with grant accounting and federal compliance preferred.
- Healthcare industry experience would be a plus, but not required!