JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Grants Accountant is responsible for the post-award financial management for a portfolio of sponsored programs awarded Regional One Health and all affiliated companies. The duties of this position include review and reconciliation of invoices and various financial reports, account review and analysis, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation, expenditure monitoring and other duties as assigned. The Senior Grants Accountant will also be responsible for tracking all grants contracts for timely submission and be able to properly communicate to their leadership & those departments which received the award who are charged with the appropriate management of them the status of those grants. The Senior Grants Accountant is expected to be familiar with and maintain compliance with GASB & FASB Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as any applicable regulatory standards and requirements associated with the company. The employee is expected to maintain confidentiality commiserate to the sensitive information that they are privy to in their role as a Senior Grants Accountant and to act in a professional manner as defined by the company's premier expectations.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent and effective communicator with any person within the organization and any of its affiliates, vendors, business partners, and the community at large. The candidate should also have the ability to effectively manage their time and meet deadlines with minimal oversite from management. In addition to this, the candidate, must be able to demonstrate their ability to document, track, and communicate, their progress on the work & projects they are assigned to and to be able to notify management of any issues that have arisen within a reasonable timeframe so as to allow management to intervene if necessary. Self-betterment is actively encouraged and the expectation is that the employee will be able to effectively express their opinion and propose solutions to problems that either are self-identified, or assigned to them as is commiserate with their role.
Key Job Responsibilities
Essential Function
Responsible for the post-award financial management for a portfolio of sponsored programs awarded Regional One Health and all affiliated companies.
Duties of this position include review and reconciliation of invoices and various financial reports, account review and analysis, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation, expenditure monitoring
Responsible for tracking all grants contracts for timely submission and be able to properly communicate to their leadership & those departments which received the award who are charged with the appropriate management of them the status of those grants.
Responsible for General Accounting functions as assigned by leadership including but not limited to, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and variance review.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand
N/A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Handling
X
Grasping
X
Feeling
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Repetitive Motions
X
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
X
Qualifications
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required/ Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
in Accounting or Finance
Required
and
Master's Degree
in Accounting or Finance
Preferred
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Required/ Preferred
Minimum 3 years experience
in grants accounting in a governmental or non-profit organization
Required
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 3 years experience in grants accounting in a governmental or non-profit organization
- Familiarity with and ability to maintain compliance with GASB and FASB (GAAP) standards
- Ability to prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work with minimal oversight
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
What We Do
Regional One Health is a prominent healthcare organization in Memphis, TN, serving a five-state region. It operates the only Level I trauma center within 150 miles of Memphis, acting as the region's safety net with inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized care for trauma, burns, and neonates.
