Senior Grants Accountant

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 59,764 - 101,590; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a Lead Accountant to manage grant accounting for federal, state, and local funds and to operate the Grants Office as needed in leadership’s absence. This role emphasizes GAAP-based government accounting and detailed grant reconciliation.

The position requires strong analytical abilities, precision in reporting, and the ability to coordinate with program managers and auditors.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and governmental grant accounting practices.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local grant requirements and compliance.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial reports and grant expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews grant expenditures for compliance with regulations and grant terms.
• Audits expenditures and ensures compliance with policies.
• Assists in preparation of accruals and year-end reporting (ACR).
• Supports internal and external audits and ensures records meet standards for ASR.
• Reconciles revenues and expenditures in the financial system by grant.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Grant accounting

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Financial management systems

Office applications

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a Lead Accountant to manage grant accounting for federal, state, and local funds and to operate the Grants Office as needed in leadership’s absence. This role emphasizes GAAP-based government accounting and detailed grant reconciliation.

The position requires strong analytical abilities, precision in reporting, and the ability to coordinate with program managers and auditors.