Senior Grants & GAAP Accountant

Spotsylvania County; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Sick Leave Bank

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation - 457 Plans

Job summary

Spotsylvania County is seeking an experienced accountant to perform advanced accounting, auditing, and grant management tasks across county programs. You will prepare and reconcile financial records, assist with year-end audits, and administer countywide grants in line with GAAP and federal/state guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, tracking grant expenditures, and coordinating with departments on budget adjustments and carry-forward requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 3–4 years of accounting experience.
• CGMS or similar grant management certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting policies, GAAP, internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grant database; monitor expenditures, budget balances, revenue, and fund balances.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for monthly/quarterly/annual needs.
• Reconcile accounts, assist with year-end audits, and support grant administration countywide.
• Assist with grant budget amendments, no-cost extensions, and carry-forward requests.
• Support external audits with documentation for Single Audit Program and SEFA.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Grant management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Self-starter

Teamwork

Auditing concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Spotsylvania County is seeking an experienced accountant to perform advanced accounting, auditing, and grant management tasks across county programs. You will prepare and reconcile financial records, assist with year-end audits, and administer countywide grants in line with GAAP and federal/state guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, tracking grant expenditures, and coordinating with departments on budget adjustments and carry-forward requests.