Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for an Accountant, for a potential contract-to-hire opportunity, working with a non-profit company, located in the Eastend of Richmond, VA.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm

Position Summary: handle the day-to-day financial transactions and recordkeeping for a portfolio of 19+ local, state, and federal grants totaling approximately $9M in annual revenue. This is a hands-on accounting role focused on accurate, timely processing and reconciliation of grant-related financial activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions related to grant-funded programs

• Enter and maintain detailed transaction-level data in the general ledger, applying consistent coding conventions across a large and steady volume of activity

• Code and allocate expenses across multiple grants and funding sources accurately

• Prepare and submit grant drawdowns and reimbursement requests to funders on schedule

• Maintain in financial accounting system the accounts receivable entries related to grant reimbursement submissions

• Track expenditures against grant budgets by line item, flagging over/under-spending for review

• Compile supporting documentation (invoices, timesheets, receipts) for reimbursement submissions and audits

• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of workpapers and responding to auditor requests

• Assist with monthly internal review of grant activity and supporting documentation

• Respond to funder requests for backup documentation and financial detail

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience

• Direct experience with government grant accounting (federal, state, or local)

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP

• Nonprofit (501c3) accounting experience preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to manage multiple

priorities and deadlines

Highly Preferred: • Oracle NetSuite experience is a significant plus

Contract Pay: $25 to $27 an hour

Benefits: health, dental, vision, life, EAB, 403B, PTO and federal holidays (like banker holidays)

If interested in this contract Accountant role please apply below.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jennifer Green


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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