Grant Accountant

Aston Carter • Sacramento, CA • 7h ago

Are you looking to work for an organization that values providing healthcare to underserved communities? Apply today.

The Grants Accountant oversees the administration of all grant-related activities, playing a pivotal role in the financial management of grants and funding received by the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This position collaborates with various departments to ensure proper utilization of grant funds and adherence to grant requirements by carefully monitoring expenses and budget allocations, maintaining accurate financial records, and generating financial reports for internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with grant regulations and reporting standards by meticulously monitoring and reviewing grant budgets, accurately capturing and coding expenditure reimbursements.

Prepare accurate and timely monthly invoices and financial reports to grantors, including budget vs. actual analysis, expenditure and cost reports, or any other relevant support documentation as required or requested for reporting purposes.

Maintain and reconcile monthly grant billing schedules, including deferred revenue and revenue recognition, accounts receivable agings, and general ledger account reconciliations.

Collaborate with accounting colleagues, program managers, and grant coordinators to assist in the budget forecasting of new and renewal grant funding, and to address and resolve discrepancies or compliance-related issues.

Maintain a comprehensive record of all grant awards and organize files systematically to adhere to appropriate retention periods.

Participate in preparing for grant audits, providing necessary documentation and support as required.

Address any compliance issues identified during audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Assist Accounting Manager with other departmental tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

Federal grant accounting experience.

Grant reporting experience.

Proficiency in Sage ERP, General ledger, Reconciliation, Journal entry, and Financial statement preparation.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

2+ years of accounting experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software and financial management tools.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, time management, and organizational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Commitment to HIPAA and ability to abide by standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality.

Adherence to infection control procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Must be punctual, a quick learner, and flexible to thrive in a team setting or independently.

Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.

Work Environment

This position requires working in-office from 8am to 5pm. The accounting team consists of 15 members including the CFO, Controller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, purchasing staff, AP team members, and AR staff. The organization offers a regionally competitive salary, above-average health benefits at reduced costs, company-paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, an additional voluntary retirement plan with company match, and no vesting schedule requirement. Employees also receive paid bereavement and jury duty leave, 11 paid holidays per year, paid sick leave, access to a Flexible Spending Program, company-paid malpractice insurance for all providers, and professional development hours offered annually.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sacramento, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $68993.60 - $68993.60/yr.

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

Paid bereavement and jury duty leave- 11 paid holidays per year- Paid time off- Paid sick leave- Flexible Spending Program- Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers- Professional development hours offered annually

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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