Senior Accountant, Grants Accounting

Sheppard Pratt Careers

  • Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • 16 days ago

    Highlights

    Work requires level of knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, advanced excel skills is a must, computerized accounting systems and related computerized systems – acquired through 5-10 years' progressively more responsible experience in general or grants accounting, preferably in a healthcare environment. Work requires a high level of problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze processes and results, implement changes in processes and procedures, and effectively identify and resolve problems.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGaithersburg, Maryland

    Description

    Schedule: Monday - Friday| Job Location Type: Hybrid

    What to expect.

    • 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

    What you’ll get from us. 

    At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

    • A 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 

    Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience. This position has a pay range of $67,999.78 to $108,576.83.

    What we need from you. 

    • Work requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and three years of relevant work experience in the accounting field.
    • Work requires professional level of knowledge of accounting principles and theory and effective verbal and written communication skills - acquired through a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
    • Work requires level of knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, advanced excel skills is a must, computerized accounting systems and related computerized systems – acquired through 5-10 years' progressively more responsible experience in general or grants accounting, preferably in a healthcare environment. Work experience with HUD programming is also preferable.
    • Work requires a high level of problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze processes and results, implement changes in processes and procedures, and effectively identify and resolve problems.
    • Work requires interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with clients, external auditors and Finance Division and Sheppard Pratt staff (21-50% of work time).
    • Work requires attention to detail and coordinating limited resources to meet deadlines, and very frequently (51-80% of work time) produces a great deal on mental/visual stress and fatigue.

    WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? 

    At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives! 

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