Payroll & Grants Accountant

• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Finance, Payroll, Accounting
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

The Payroll & Grant Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of all payroll-related accounting functions and the financial administration of federal, state, local, and private grant funding. This position ensures payroll is processed accurately, grant expenditures are properly recorded and monitored, and all financial reporting complies with applicable accounting standards, grant requirements, and Community Health Alliance policies.

Working closely with Human Resources, department leaders, and Finance, this position serves as the primary resource for payroll accounting, grant financial management, labor allocations, and grant compliance while supporting organizational financial integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Payroll accounting principles
• Grant accounting and compliance
• Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) preferred
• Fund accounting principles preferred
• Internal controls and financial reporting
• Payroll tax regulations
• Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Automated accounting and payroll systems
• Budget preparation and financial analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Advanced attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Financial reconciliation and reporting
• Spreadsheet development and financial analysis
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong customer service and collaboration skills
• Interpret financial reports and grant requirements
• Analyze complex financial information
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Meet strict regulatory and reporting deadlines
• Build collaborative relationships across departments
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial staff
• Adapt to changing priorities and funding requirements

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience preparing financial reconciliations and journal entries.
• Proficiency using computerized accounting and payroll software.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with nonprofit or healthcare accounting.
• Experience managing federal or state grants.
• Experience with HRSA, Uniform Guidance, or other federally funded programs.
• Experience with UKG and Sage Intacct (or similar ERP systems).

Community Health Alliance is looking for a full-time Payroll & Grants Accountant.Join our talented Finance team that focuses on serving the community and helping those in need by creating healthy outcomes for patients of every income.

• 100% company paid employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the first of the month following 60th day from date of hire.
• Paid Time Off: PTO 15 days/year and increased after one years of service: pro-rated based on FTE status
• 8 paid holidays per year
• CHA provides a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee.