Senior Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant-Grant Accountant

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant-Grant Accountant that will be responsible for all accounting cycle tasks – AR/AP/Payroll and financial reporting – and pre- and post- award grant accounting. He or she will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with funders' administrative guidelines, timely receipt of revenue, accurate submission of financial reports, A-133 Audit, and orderly closure of projects.

The ideal candidate would have experience working with smaller organizations, and at a minimum, have some grant, government contracting, or other project accounting experience. He or she should also understand internal controls and be able to ensure compliance with all controls and accounting policies. Must have strong understanding of AP (Accounts Payable), AR (Account Receivable), payroll, General Ledger reconciliation, and Grant accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accounts payable/bill management

  • Manage all accounts payable and properly code to grants or programs.
  • Perform and support bank reconciliations process in accounting system.

• Grant Finance

  • Prepare and submit grant invoices.
  • Provide basic financial oversight for funds related to grant projects.
  • Monitor/track the status of each program through its program life cycle.
  • Work with grant managers and advise management team on preparing grant budgets for proposals. Once awarded, monitor expenses for allowable uses of grant funds.
  • Prepare budget-to-actual grant spending reports.

• Cash and cash receipts

  • Create and apply payments to grant and other customer invoices
  • Support AP and AR-related tasks.

• Monthly Journal Entries and Close Activities

  • Maintain asset and depreciation schedule and post monthly depreciation.
  • Perform month-end allocation, and revenue recognition tasks in accounting system.

• Reporting

  • Prepare monthly report packages.

• Audit

  • Act as point of contact for annual audits.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of accounting experience, with a minimum of two years in a nonprofit or government setting, with nonprofit and grant experience preferred.
• B.A. degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Workday Financials
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and the ability to reconcile large transactional files (power queries, pivot tables and vlookup experience preferred).
• Provide timely responses to internal business units for general and grant related inquiries.

Please note that this role is hybrid eligible based in Arlington, VA (after the introductory period). Position will be open until filled.

Compensation/Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $65,000- $75,000. It is competitive, market-based, and aligned with the University's financial framework, ensuring your skills and experience are recognized and rewarded. But your total compensation goes well beyond your salary. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA or HSA; employee assistance program; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; contributions to the University's 403(b) retirement plan ; financial planning; identity theft protection; pet insurance ; credit union and more. Interested in continuing your education? Our tuition remission program supports your professional growth and lifelong learning, and is also open to covered dependent s. On top of that, our generous paid time off plan gives you the flexibility to recharge and maintain balance in your personal and professional life.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply via our career portal by submitting a cover letter addressing their qualifications related to the information listed above, along with a resume.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.

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