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Senior Accountant, Grants Accounting


Job Location:

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 67999 - 108577
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Schedule: Monday-Friday Job Location Type: Hybrid

What to expect.

  • Manage a portfolio of grants and contracts from award budgeting post-award management through closeout.
  • Review and monitor grant expenditures for accuracy allowability allocability and compliance with funding requirements.
  • Prepare monthly quarterly and annual grant financial reports for funders and internal stakeholders.
  • Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger and investigate variances or discrepancies.
  • Track grant budgets expenditures and record revenue recognition.
  • Record grant-related journal entries and ensure proper account coding.
  • Ensure compliance with federal state local and private funding regulations.
  • Support Single Audit 440 Audits and other external audit activities by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
  • Conduct budget-to-actual analyses and explain significant variances
  • Prepare reconciliation for assigned general ledger accounts investigate reconciling items and prepare correcting entries as necessary.
  • Analyze AR Aging Reports and follow-up collection of accounts as necessary.
  • Supports HUD Accounting cash function.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned

What youll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
  • Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
  • 403b retirement match
  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

            Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to years and level of related experience. This position has a pay range of $67999.78 to $108576.83.

            What we need from you.

            • Work requires professional level of knowledge of accounting principles and theory and effective verbal and written communication skills - acquired through a bachelors degree in accounting.
            • Work requires level of knowledge of financial analysis and reporting budgeting advanced excel skills is a must computerized accounting systems and related computerized systems acquired through 5-10 years progressively more responsible experience in general or grants accounting preferably in a healthcare environment. Work experience with HUD programming is also preferable.
            • Work requires a high level of problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze processes and results implement changes in processes and procedures and effectively identify and resolve problems.
            • Work requires interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with clients external auditors and Finance Division and Sheppard Pratt staff (21-50% of work time).
            • Work requires attention to detail and coordinating limited resources to meet deadlines and very frequently (51-80% of work time) produces a great deal on mental/visual stress and fatigue.

            WHY SHEPPARD PRATT

            At Sheppard Pratt we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing toindividualsfacing lifes challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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            Required Experience:

            Senior IC


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            Sheppard Pratt offers inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and residential programs. Our programs and mental health services make healing a reality.

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