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.