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Grant Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Norfolk, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 25 - 25
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
6 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads both students and employers for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads enrolling nearly 25000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake Norfolk Portsmouth and Virginia Beach 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3399 graduates in 2024-2025 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCCs institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Under the direction of the Financial Manager for Grant Accounting the Grant Accountant is to provide college-wide financial management reporting and supportive services for externally funded sponsored programs grants contracts sub-awards and subcontracts in compliance with federal state VCCS and college regulations policies and procedures. Ensure appropriate application of AICPA and GASB reporting standards Serve as the financial liaison between external agencies and internal departments to ensure timely resolution of grant-related financial issues. Functional Responsibilities: The Grant Accountant manages and oversees financial transactions and business processes supporting the administration of grants and sponsored programs. This position ensures the accurate recording compliance reconciliation and reporting of grant-related financial activity and helps safeguard the colleges financial resources. Review and approve grant and sponsored program expenditures prior to obligation to ensure allowability accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements. Monitor and maintain accurate general ledger postings appropriations allotments and cash activity related to grants and sponsored programs. Reconcile financial records and investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Prepare and analyze internal and external financial budget and grant reports. Serve as a trusted resource and subject-matter expert to college departments on grants contracts sub-awards budgeting and related financial processes. Provide guidance training and support to stakeholders to promote consistent and compliant grant and financial practices. Interpret and apply federal state local and institutional policies accounting standards and regulatory requirements related to grant administration budgeting and cash management. Implement and promote best practices that strengthen financial controls mitigate risk prevent financial loss and support compliance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote accuracy transparency accountability and informed financial decision-making. Support the colleges commitment to maintaining strong financial stewardship and the integrity of grant and sponsored program funds. Overall this position plays a key role in ensuring that grant and sponsored program funds are managed responsibly accurately and in accordance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements.
Work Schedule
Monday-9am-2pm Tuesday-Friday9am-3pm 29 hrs. per week.
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads both students and employers for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads enrolling nearly 25000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake Norfolk Portsmouth and Virginia Beach 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3399 graduates in 2024-2025 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCCs institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Under the direction of the Financial Manager for Grant Accounting the Grant Accountant is to provide college-wide financial management reporting and supportive services for externally funded sponsored programs grants contracts sub-awards and subcontracts in compliance with federal state VCCS and college regulations policies and procedures. Ensure appropriate application of AICPA and GASB reporting standards Serve as the financial liaison between external agencies and internal departments to ensure timely resolution of grant-related financial issues. Functional Responsibilities: The Grant Accountant manages and oversees financial transactions and business processes supporting the administration of grants and sponsored programs. This position ensures the accurate recording compliance reconciliation and reporting of grant-related financial activity and helps safeguard the colleges financial resources. Review and approve grant and sponsored program expenditures prior to obligation to ensure allowability accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements. Monitor and maintain accurate general ledger postings appropriations allotments and cash activity related to grants and sponsored programs. Reconcile financial records and investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Prepare and analyze internal and external financial budget and grant reports. Serve as a trusted resource and subject-matter expert to college departments on grants contracts sub-awards budgeting and related financial processes. Provide guidance training and support to stakeholders to promote consistent and compliant grant and financial practices. Interpret and apply federal state local and institutional policies accounting standards and regulatory requirements related to grant administration budgeting and cash management. Implement and promote best practices that strengthen financial controls mitigate risk prevent financial loss and support compliance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote accuracy transparency accountability and informed financial decision-making. Support the colleges commitment to maintaining strong financial stewardship and the integrity of grant and sponsored program funds. Overall this position plays a key role in ensuring that grant and sponsored program funds are managed responsibly accurately and in accordance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements.
Work Schedule
Monday-9am-2pm Tuesday-Friday9am-3pm 29 hrs. per week.
