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Grants Accountant

Stafford County, VA
Stafford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

Job Description


Are you an Accountant with experience in grants management?

Advance your career in the public sector and join Stafford County Government's Finance department. We are looking for a meticulous and driven professional to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record for managing financial transactions with precision, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise to an organization that values attention to detail.

Part time/Temporary - up to 28 hours per week

This position performs general accounting duties, to include, balancing and reconciling various general ledger accounts for a variety of fund types, preparing and maintaining various financial schedules, and maintaining capital asset database and reporting system. The position also assists with accounts payable operations, with year-end audit, and financial report preparation.

The hiring range for this position is from $29.83/hour to $41.02/hour based on experience.

The full salary range for this position is from $29.83/hour to $52.21/hour to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of Duties

  • Prepares and maintains various financial schedules;
  • Balances and reconciles various accounts;
  • Prepares journal entries;
  • Gathers, assembles, tabulates, and files financial data;
  • Participates in preparation of financial and statistical statements;
  • Assists with audit functions;
  • Assists with accounts payable entry;
  • Tracks construction/contractor payments and arranges for transfer of funds;
  • Participates in the evaluation/development of accounting policies, procedures, and practices;
  • Researches, updates, and maintains capital asset database and related transactions;
  • Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • General knowledge of the principles and practices of local government finance operations;
  • General knowledge of modern office practices and equipment;
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office-Excel for data analysis, accounting reconciliations, and other finance functions;
  • Ability to prepare, interpret, and analyze financial records and reports;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, County officials, and outside resources;
  • Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience


Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, and 2 years of experience in accounting and fiscal operations preferably in the public sector.

Salary : $30 - $52

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