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Sr. Grant Accountant

United States, Richmond · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Grant Revenue Accountant to support a large government and healthcare agency in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on restoring timely grant accounting operations, resolving discrepancies and reconciling draw down data. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of the receivables aspect of grant accounting to include variance analysis, reconciliation and financial reporting to contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Review and resolve outstanding grant accounting items to help eliminate existing backlogs and restore timely financial processing
  • Manage remittance activity and grant drawdowns, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and within required timelines
  • Prepare and record journal entries related to grant activity in accordance with organizational policies and applicable accounting standards
  • Submit reimbursement requests and monitor related funding activity to support proper cash flow and grant recovery
  • Reconcile grant revenues, expenditures, and disbursements to maintain accurate financial records and support reporting needs
  • Confirm that new grants are established correctly within the financial system and aligned with funding requirements and reporting expectations
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation to support compliance with grant terms, internal controls, and audit standards
  • Adapt to a customized financial system and navigate grant-related transactions efficiently with limited ramp-up time

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of detail-oriented grant accounting experience, with federal grant exposure strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and its application to grant-related accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience handling remittances, reimbursement activity, and grant drawdown processes
  • Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, tracking, and reporting
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly and work effectively within a customized accounting environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and contribute with minimal training in a deadline-driven setting

What we offer

  • medical insurance
  • vision insurance
  • dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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