Grants Accountant, HCDDS

Grants Accountant, HCDDS

Location:

Hamilton County, Ohio

Base pay: $31.00/hr - $39.00/hr

Full range provided by Hamilton County, Ohio. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience – talk with recruiter.

People we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We want to empower the potential of every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong.

• Have a passion for improving others’ lives, demonstrated through superior customer service.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and an appreciation for the work behind providing social services to the community.
• Value a purpose-driven culture, supportive team members, and organizational commitment to growth and innovation.

As the Grants Accountant, you’ll dive into the details that keep our programs running smoothly. You’ll manage grant and Medicaid financial data, reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and ensure everything is audit‑ready. Most of your work happens in Excel or secure online grant and Medicaid portals. You’ll collaborate with program managers and human resources to track spending, resolve variances, and meet reporting deadlines.

You’ll also support the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) process by analyzing data and summarizing fiscal impacts. This role is primarily office-based, with limited travel, perfect for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, accuracy, and keeping complex financial systems running with precision.

• Work on agency grants for the full grant financial lifecycle, including the accurate processing and coding of all grant expenditures, monthly reconciliation of grant activity to resolve variances, and the timely preparation and submission of compliant financial reports to granting agencies.
• Maintain systematic, audit‑ready documentation to support all internal and external reviews.
• Act as the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Coordinator.
• Include monthly/quarterly reporting on participant Medicaid duties and managing internal process.
• Analyze MAC reimbursement results, identify trends, and prepare management reports summarizing fiscal impact.
• Create reports related to Medicaid programs, payroll and other analytical duties.
• Accurately enter and maintain financial data related to all grant activities within the accounting or financial management system.
• Accurately enter and maintain financial data for Medicaid programs, payroll, and all grant activities within the accounting system.
• Perform preparation and documentation for the department's cost center financial reporting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Serve as backup for Medicaid billing and related accounting reconciliation processes. Participate in special projects, fiscal analyses, and other assignments supporting the Finance Department and agency priorities.

• 36.25 hour work week, full‑time role.
• Exempt position paid bi‑weekly.
• Flexible schedule and hybrid work‑from‑home options.
• One week of paid vacation and 15 sick days immediately allocated upon hire. 3 personal days provided per year, prorated with employee start date. Starting vacation accrual of 3 weeks per year. Sick time accrued at 15 days per year after first year of employment with an unlimited accrual.
• Starting salary range, determined by formula accounting for years of experience: $31.25 per hour base rate (58,900.00 annually) to $39.06 per hour ($73,600.00 annually) for those with 10 years of experience performing this same job or job with primarily the same duties.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer‑Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Plan, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, and more!
• Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• 3 years of demonstrably related experience preferred
• Experience in data entry, data gathering, and data…