Grants Accountant

Inova Health is looking for a dedicated Grants Accountant to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Remote Role Remote Eligibility: This position is eligible for remote work for candidates residing in the following states - VA, MD, DC, DE, FL, GA, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV The Grants Accountant provides primary grant accounting functions for all awarded grants through their final closing. This includes grant monitoring, compliance, and reporting responsibilities. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured 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 Grant Accountant Job 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. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associates Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required OR HS Diploma/GED and 4 additional years of experience. Preferred Qualifications 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. About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we’re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we’re constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. Job Info Job Identification 678169 Job Category Finance Locations Inova 8095 - Fairfax East (Remote) #J-18808-Ljbffr Inova Health System