Grants & Budget Accountant

Hampton Roads Community Action Program; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

75% of health insurance premiums paid

10 days annual leave

Sick leave 5 hours per pay period

Birthday day off

Pre-tax premium deductions (Section 1

403(b) retirement plan with match

Job summary

Hampton Roads Community Action Program in Newport News, VA seeks an experienced accountant to manage the organization’s accounting function. Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and preparation/analysis of financial statements and reports.

The role collaborates with external auditors, prepares monthly budget status reports, and ensures compliance with accounting principles and funding guidelines, supporting the finance and personnel office to advance the

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a business-related field required.
• CPA license preferred or eligible with 2 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with accounting software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliation.
• Ability to pass background and credit checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains financial records for budgetary expenses and GLs.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports.
• Reconciles sub-ledger to general ledger and performs bank reconciliations.
• Supports external auditors with schedules and journal entries.
• Prepares monthly budget-status reports for directors.
• Reviews financial data for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Assists in close-out of program grants/contracts and other tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Business related field

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Hampton Roads Community Action Program in Newport News, VA seeks an experienced accountant to manage the organization’s accounting function. Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and preparation/analysis of financial statements and reports.

The role collaborates with external auditors, prepares monthly budget status reports, and ensures compliance with accounting principles and funding guidelines, supporting the finance and personnel office to advance the