Grant Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Grant Accounting Manager to lead grant-related financial operations for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Richmond, Virginia. This position will play a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliant reporting, and improving the effectiveness of grant accounting activities across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of grant funding requirements, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to create structure in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:
• Resolve outstanding grant accounting items by reviewing historical activity, correcting discrepancies, and bringing prior-period records into alignment.
• Manage grant cash activity, including remittances, draw requests, and reimbursement submissions, while meeting applicable sponsor deadlines and compliance standards.
• Record grant-related financial transactions accurately through journal entries, accruals, and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and established organizational policies.
• Review reconciliations for grant revenues, expenses, and disbursements to confirm completeness, accuracy, and consistency with award terms.
• Oversee the setup of new grants in the financial system with appropriate coding structures, supporting documentation, and internal control measures.
• Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders to strengthen procedures, improve documentation practices, and increase efficiency in grant accounting workflows.
• Act as a key resource on grant compliance and financial reporting by advising internal teams and leadership on accounting treatment and funding requirements.
• Evaluate nonstandard or evolving financial system processes and recommend practical improvements that support accuracy and operational consistency.
• Provide guidance, training, and quality oversight to staff contributing to grant accounting activities and related financial reporting.
• Monitor grant activity to help ensure expenditures and recorded balances remain aligned with award restrictions and reporting expectations.• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in grant accounting, including a minimum of 3 years working with Federal grants.
• Strong understanding of grant accounting principles, GAAP, and compliance expectations related to Federal, State, and private funding sources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage remittances, reimbursements, reconciliations, and grant-related financial reporting with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze detailed financial data efficiently.
• Comfort learning and navigating homegrown, customized, or otherwise nontraditional financial systems.
• Proven ability to provide direction, oversight, or project leadership in a deadline-driven accounting environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and coordinate across teams.