Senior Grant & Finance Accountant Lead

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to perform advanced accounting, lead the monthly close, and oversee staff accountants and assistants. You will allocate costs, monitor grants, and ensure data integrity for audits and funder reporting.

The role requires GAAP expertise, strong Excel/ERP skills, and the ability to work independently while guiding others in the finance team. Collaboration with program leadership and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 4+ years of accounting experience, or a high school diploma with 7+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and post general ledger entries, accruals, adjustments, and closing entries.
• Maintain fixed asset schedule and related entries for additions, retirements, transfers, or sales.
• Maintain prepaid expense and amortization schedules; record long-term obligations.
• Prepare grant reconciliations and monitor grant budgets across programs and funders.
• Assist with grant billings, drawdowns, and funder reporting; ensure compliance with award terms.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits, single audits, and funder-required reviews.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports, including board and funder reports.
• Perform cash application and bank reconciliation steps; manage check runs.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting/ERP software

Job description

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to perform advanced accounting, lead the monthly close, and oversee staff accountants and assistants. You will allocate costs, monitor grants, and ensure data integrity for audits and funder reporting.

The role requires GAAP expertise, strong Excel/ERP skills, and the ability to work independently while guiding others in the finance team. Collaboration with program leadership and compliance is essential.