Grants Accountant (Finance)

Working at (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At NVFS, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skillsets that we collectively provide to our community, clients and coworkers. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone’s unique contributions. At Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS), we value every team member’s contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.

Join the NVFS Family : We are looking to hire a Grant Accountant to join the NVFS Finance team! As the Grants Accountant, you will be responsible for the grants management partnership between Finance and assigned programs, accurate analysis and reporting for such grants, and performing financial responsibilities related to the monthly close.

Benefits and Compensation : We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

The pay range for this role is in the low 70s.

In this role, you will :  

• Interpret and understand grant agreements and related regulations.


• Analyze grant funded programs on an ongoing basis and determine how grant funds are spent.


• Ensure compliance with grant agreements and related regulations; monitor grants spending.


• Cultivate and maintain strong collaborative and working relationships with program management, program staff, and funders.


• Advise Directors/VPs on grant funds management and budget planning.


• Consult with program directors on all aspects of grants management, including monitoring and analyzing grants spending, compliance with grant requirements, identifying potential or existing issues, and recommending appropriate solutions; act as a liaison with program staff and funders.


• Communicate effectively and problem solve with program staff by “speaking the language of the listener.”


• Conduct quarterly and monthly meetings with program staff to review and discuss grant spending and issues.


• Analyze accounts receivable and deferred revenue balances for assigned programs on a monthly basis, including accurate recording of cash receipts and monthly contract revenue.


• Prepare, or oversees preparation of, monthly/quarterly/periodic financial reports for assigned programs, including recording related revenue in the financial system.


• Analyze monthly multi-funded analyses and all records and schedules for assigned programs.


• Maintain Donor Restricted Contributions for assigned programs and ensure that spending of such contributions is consistent with donor intent.


• Review grants budgets prior to submission to funders and recommend needed changes.


• Perform additional analysis and research as needed, per request of supervisor, program staff, or funders.


• Prepare year-end reconciliations and audit schedules in preparation for annual audit.


• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a quarterly basis for assigned programs’ accounts.


• Perform general accounting duties, as assigned.


• Provide general accounting assistance as needed for special projects.


• Perform department back-up functions, as needed.


• Participate in regular supervision with supervisor and provide regular updates.


• Maintain department files in accordance with department/funder requirements and NVFS guidelines.


• Maintain current knowledge of finance software and accounting procedures.

Your Background : We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.

• Prefer one of the following:




• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; OR


• A combination of education and relevant experience


• At least two (2) years of accounting related experience


• Strong working knowledge of general accounting principles


• Non-profit accounting experience preferred


• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders


• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel, accounting/financial systems, and usage of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet


• Oral and written fluency in English; additional language skills always welcome


• Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability


• Successful completion of background checks upon hire