Grants Accountant 1

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

The Grants Accountant 1 provides primary grant accounting functions for all awarded grants through their final closing. This includes grant monitoring, compliance, and reporting responsibilities. The Grants Account 1 must have experience within Grants Accounting and monthly invoicing. Experience within Oracle Grants Accounting Module is a plus. Open to remote applicants.

Job Responsibilities

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• 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 monthly invoicing within Oracle Grants Accounting Module.
  
• 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
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
  
  
  
  Additional Requirements
  
  Education
  Associates Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
  OR HS Diploma/GED and 4 additional years of experience.
  Skills
  
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  • Analytical thinking
    
  • Organization
    
  • Working knowledge of accounting procedures including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and basic financial reports
    
  • Working knowledge of internal control systems and accounting activities
    
  • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
    
  • Good communication skills
    
  • Proficient in Excel and Word
    
    
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