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Grant Accountant

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jun 2026

💰 $70,000/yr($55,000/yr – $70,000/yr)

About the role

Posting Summary

Working Title Grant Accountant Role Title Finan Svcs Spec I Role Code 19031-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 295R0245 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Norfolk - 710 Hiring Range $55,000 - $70,000, commensurate w/ experience Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

This position will manage and oversee business processes and financial transactions related to the support, recording, compliance and reporting of sponsored programs by reviewing and approving all goods and services prior to obligation; ensuring accurate posting to general ledger, managing appropriation, allotment, and cash; reconciling financial information; preparing internal and external budget and financial reports.

The Grant Accountant will serve as a resource to the college community by responding to inquiries and providing professional guidance and training in the areas of grants, contracts, sub-awards, subcontracts, and budgeting to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory bodies to provide accurate and transparent data to all stakeholders.

The position interprets and applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards; federal and state rules and regulations; Virginia Community College Systems {VCCS) and college policies and procedures; and implements best practices required to ensure compliance, prevent financial loss and maintain college goodwill.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting
Demonstrated ability to apply and adapt established accounting methods to a variety of financial transactions and reports
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies and make good sound decisions.
Good organizational skills
Experience using integrated financial reporting systems
Demonstrated ability to assemble, analyze and prepare financial reports and statements involving a variety of financial data from various sources
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet stringent deadlines
Ability to work well independently
Demonstrated ability to research, investigate, analyze, reconcile, and evaluate data
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret and apply policies to financial data
Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a wide range of constituents

Additional Considerations

Experience using Oracle Peoplesoft, Administrative Information System and/or Commonwealth of Virginia Cardinal System
Experience using eVA Procurement System
Advanced training in grant/contract accounting, indirect cost plans and federal cost principles
Knowledge of and work experience applying the Cash Management Improvement Act to effectively manage federal funds
Experience with governmental accounting and or grant and contract accounting in a higher education environment