[Hiring] Grants Accountant @Inova Health System

Role Description

The Grants Accountant provides primary grant accounting functions for all awarded grants through their final closing. This includes grant monitoring, compliance, and reporting responsibilities.

• Assists with the setup of new grants and maintenance of previous grants awarded.
• Prepares and posts journal entries.
• Prepares and maintains account analyses and reconciliations.
• Performs comparative analysis of statistical and financial information to identify unusual items and, if necessary, makes corrections or provides explanations.
• Prepares efficient and effective spreadsheets.
• Performs analyses of actual/budget variances.
• Draws reasonable conclusions based on financial analyses and clearly presents conclusions.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies timely and appropriately.
• Effectively navigates computerized general ledger system to complete accounting transactions and performs necessary transaction research.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required OR HS Diploma/GED and 4 additional years of experience.

Requirements

• Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data validation, conditional formatting; ability to reconcile large datasets accurately).
• Experience using Oracle (or similar ERP) for financial transactions, reporting, and account research.
• Accounts Receivable experience, including invoicing, payment application, receipt processing, aging/balance follow-up, and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders regarding billing status, payments, and account balances.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.