Grants Finance Admin Specialist (In-Person)

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House, Inc. is seeking a Finance & Administrative Assistant in Harrisonburg, VA to oversee daily financial workflows and core administrative operations.

This in-person role requires meticulous bookkeeping, grant compliance, and strong coordination with external auditors. The ideal candidate will have deep QuickBooks and Microsoft Office proficiency, experience handling grant-funded programs, and the ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven expertise using QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with grant-funded programs, compliance frameworks, or nonprofit bookkeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and categorize daily financial transactions and expenses.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable; process invoices and payments.
• Process rent and utility payments for clients with grant documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and monthly ledgers; prepare income/expense summaries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and audits with the external accountant.
• Help compile payroll data and track employee expense reimbursements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercy House, Inc. is seeking a Finance & Administrative Assistant in Harrisonburg, VA to oversee daily financial workflows and core administrative operations.

This in-person role requires meticulous bookkeeping, grant compliance, and strong coordination with external auditors. The ideal candidate will have deep QuickBooks and Microsoft Office proficiency, experience handling grant-funded programs, and the ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.