Job Title: Senior Accountant Grants
Location: Hampton VA (Onsite)
We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualification
Responsibilities: - General Ledger & Grant Reconciliation:
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Track project expenditures to ensure compliance with grant contracts and fiscal requirements.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of grant expenditures and drawdown requests to external funding partners.
- Maintain accurate and reconciled data for grants and related assets conducting monthly quarterly and annual reconciliations.
- Prepare financial reports and reimbursement requests for external funding partners.
- Grant Records & Documentation:
- Maintain official grant files records and supporting documentation for federal state and local projects.
- Coordinate financial assessments of grant projects in collaboration with other departments.
- Prepare financial reports such as balance sheets income statements and budget variances and present them to relevant external parties like the Commission or MFAC.
- Financial Reporting & Audit Support:
- Assist with monthly closings periodic financial reviews and both internal and external audits.
- Compile routine and ad hoc reports as needed for leadership and external stakeholders.
- Assist with the preparation of financial reports ensuring that grant funding positions are accurately reflected.
- Records Management & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with Hampton Roads Transits Records Management Policies and Procedures.
- Safeguard the accuracy and integrity of financial records while adhering to organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Other Duties:
- Perform other duties as assigned related to accounting and grants management.
Qualifications: Education & Certifications: - Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Administration or related field.
- Preferred: MBA or additional relevant certifications in accounting or finance.
Experience: - Required:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting including experience with enterprise fund accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience with grants management governmental accounting and related reporting functions.
Skills & Knowledge: - Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related accounting procedures.
- Excellent problemsolving communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to independently prepare reports presentations and correspondence with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft D365 accounting modules.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas Pivot Tables and data analysis functions.
Software Expertise: - Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs especially Excel.
- Familiarity with Microsoft D365 accounting modules and related software applications.
Special Requirements: - Possess a valid Drivers License; must obtain a Virginia Drivers License within 60 days if applicable.
- Nonessential personnel status.
FLSA Status: - NonExempt
If you meet these qualifications please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.
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