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West Tennessee Healthcare

Grant Accountant - Exempt

West Tennessee Healthcare, Jackson, Tennessee, United States, 38302

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Grants Management Assistant

Category: Professional City: Jackson State: Tennessee Shift: 8 - Day (United States of America) Job Description Summary: This position will assist the Grants Coordinator, Director of Community Health Institute, and Director of Accounting on financial management of federal, state, local, and private grant contracts held by West Tennessee Healthcare facilities including, but not limited to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Therapy & Learning Center, and rural hospitals. Essential Job Functions: Review and remain current on policies of federal, state, and local funders to include, but not limited to, Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice, Tennessee Department of Human Services, Tennessee Department of Children's Services, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Tennessee Department of Health and Human Services. Review monthly spending on each grant contract. Coordinate and work with grant program managers to monitor grant spending by line items. Prepare budget revisions as necessary. Enter approved budget revisions in contract listing and invoicing spreadsheets. Assist with oversight of infrastructure grant contracts focusing on detailed documentation supporting invoices and monthly expenditures. Enter grant contract budgets at beginning of each fiscal year. Work with Grant Coordinator and Accounting Manager to submit monthly invoices for grant payment. Assist Grants Coordinator with the annual audit and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Assist Grants Coordinator with grant contract processing and serve as back up for process. Assist Grants Coordinator with quarterly financial reports and serve as back up for process. Contributes to a positive work environment and overall team effort of the department and hospital. Participates in special projects, assignments, and other related responsibilities as needed. Available for call back as needed. Job Specifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Experience: One year (1) experience required Nondiscrimination Notice Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.