Fiscal Grants Coordinator

Virginia Department of Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fiscal Grants Coordinator at Virginia Department of Health performs advanced accounting and administrative work to support grant management, federal reporting, and compliance efforts.

The role assists the Public Health Infrastructure Grant leadership in developing procedures and maintaining relationships with program offices; the position is restricted and grant-funded for 1.5 years, ending November 30, 2027, with responsibilities to ensure agency adherence to grant regulations.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and grants management.
• Strong understanding of state and federal grant laws.
• Proficient in accounting/financial software applications.
• Experience preparing financial reports and maintaining records.
• Experience managing large federal budgets (≥$25 million).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced accounting and administrative support for grant management.
• Assist with federal reporting and compliance activities.
• Help develop procedures and maintain relationships with program offices.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state grant regulations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Municipal finance

Grants management

Grant administration laws

Accounting software

Financial reporting

Federal budgets management

Communication skills

Job description

The Fiscal Grants Coordinator performs advanced accounting and administrative work supporting the Virginia Department of Health's grant management, federal reporting, and compliance efforts. This role assists the Public Health Infrastructure Grant leadership in developing procedures, maintaining relationships with program offices, and ensuring agency adherence to federal and state grant regulations. The position is restricted and grant-funded for 1.5 years, ending November 30, 2027.

Key qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, municipal finance, and grants management
• Extensive knowledge of laws governing state and federal grant administration
• Working knowledge of accounting and financial management software applications
• Experience preparing financial reports and maintaining detailed records
• Experience managing federal budgets of at least $25 million
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing