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Sr Grant Accountant
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Englewood, CO
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 34-50.58 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Responsible for Financial Accounting of all Grants and Foundation activities across the System in accordance with CHI policies and generally accepted accounting principles. The accounting functions include: month-end close process, recording cash activities, journal entries, account reconciliation’s, account analysis, and other assigned tasks. Assists with the development of tools and processes to develop internal controls, work-flow processes, and desk procedures.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Participates in the month end close process to ensure transactions are recorded timely and accurately. Documents all work in the general ledger to provide reliable audit trail.
- Preparing balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Assisting Director in initiating and improving processes and procedures to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Prepare journal entries for the general ledger.
- Complete all monthly revenue and billing processes for assigned grants.
- Complete grant analysis to ensure grants activities are appropriately set up and activity is appropriate. Including identifying available grant funds, ensuring activity is recorded in the appropriate period, and monitoring grant periods for extensions or renewals, and reviewing spend for appropriateness.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of the Uniform Guidance audit, including preparation of the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
- Lead or assist on special projects with the ability to manage and work with other team members.
- Responds to questions about posted transactions and ensures that relationships among accounts and other accountants are understood as transactions are processed.
- Prepares analysis and assistance to department directors assigned to areas of responsibility.
- Performs budget versus actual analysis for assigned areas. Report variances to business leaders and assist with development of action plans for improved performance.
- Participate in year-end financial statement audits for assigned areas of responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required. Minimum of five to seven years of experience in accounting, which includes three to five years appropriate experience in specialty area (depending on location, i.e. grant accounting, financial reporting). CPA certificate preferred
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
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Frequently asked questions
Englewood, CO hosts a growing healthcare industry with moderate demand for senior grant accountants. Candidates with extensive grant management experience and CPA credentials often stand out due to limited specialists in nonprofit healthcare accounting within the region.
The healthcare community's emphasis on compliance and charity care in Englewood means Sr Grant Accountants navigate complex grant regulations while supporting extensive patient services, requiring precise financial tracking and collaboration across multiple care sites.
Proficiency in grant accounting software, advanced Excel capabilities, and familiarity with federal awards audits are essential. Expertise in reconciling grant expenditures and navigating uniform guidance audits differentiates senior-level candidates in this specialty.
Professionals often progress toward leadership roles such as finance directors or controllers, leveraging their grant oversight experience to manage broader financial operations and compliance frameworks within expansive health systems.
Unlike general accountants, Sr Grant Accountants focus exclusively on managing grant funds, ensuring compliance with federal and private grant terms, and preparing detailed audit documentation, requiring specialized knowledge in nonprofit financial regulations.
Catholic Health Initiatives provides structured workflows, internal control tools, and collaborative audit preparation assistance, enabling Sr Grant Accountants to execute precise financial reporting aligned with nonprofit healthcare standards.
While a CPA certificate is preferred, certifications in nonprofit accounting or government auditing enhance candidacy, reflecting CHI's commitment to financial integrity and regulatory adherence in healthcare finance.
Market data indicates Sr Grant Accountants in Englewood typically earn between $85,000 and $105,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications, reflecting the specialized nature of grant accounting within healthcare nonprofits.
At CHI, the Sr Grant Accountant engages deeply with a vast network of clinics and hospitals, emphasizing integrated financial oversight of grants tied to extensive patient care activities and community benefit programs.
Navigating the complexities of a large nonprofit healthcare system requires balancing stringent audit standards with dynamic grant renewals and multi-site financial coordination, demanding agility and comprehensive accounting expertise.