Grant Financial Operations Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Fairmont, WV seeks a Manager of Grant Financial Operations to oversee the financial administration of federal, state, local, and private grants, contracts, and sponsored programs. The role focuses on grant accounting, reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills, and experience handling confidential data across Finance and HR.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in accounting, finance, budgeting, grant accounting, or related area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creation, maintenance, reconciliation, and closure of restricted and grant-funded accounts.
• Track grant expenditures and ensure expenses are recorded and allocated.
• Process and review payroll allocations for grant-funded positions.
• Update grant budgets and perform budget-to-actual reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries and accounting adjustments.
• Identify and correct improper cost transfers, posting errors, and discrepancies.
• Complete month-end accounting for restricted and sponsored funds.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor grant cash flow, invoices, draw requests, reimbursements, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to reconcile grant-funded positions.
• Improve grant billing and reimbursement processes with internal partners.
• Assist with year-end close and annual audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Serve as primary financial contact for Research & Development audits.
• Support reporting for restricted funds and federally funded programs.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, Uniform Guidance and grant requirements.
• Develop and document grant accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve ERP functionality.
• Participate in special accounting and process improvement projects.

Skills

2–4 years of experience in accounting/

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Fairmont, WV seeks a Manager of Grant Financial Operations to oversee the financial administration of federal, state, local, and private grants, contracts, and sponsored programs. The role focuses on grant accounting, reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills, and experience handling confidential data across Finance and HR.