Grant Accountant (Full-time)

Grant Accountant (Full-Time)

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19107

About Wills Eye Hospital

Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in the treatment of eye disease. Founded in 1832 as America's first eye hospital, Wills Eye is one of the world's premier eye care institutions and is ranked #2 in the nation for ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report.

Each year, more than 250,000 patients from around the world receive care at Wills Eye. Our physicians, researchers, and staff are dedicated to advancing clinical care, medical research, and education to improve and preserve sight.

About the Role

Wills Eye Hospital is seeking a Grant Accountant to join our growing Sponsored Projects team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field who is interested in building a career in grant accounting, research finance, and nonprofit healthcare.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the financial operations of federally and privately funded medical research projects, while working closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit for New Graduates

• Gain real-world accounting experience in a healthcare and research setting
• Learn grant and sponsored project accounting from experienced professionals
• Contribute to meaningful medical research that improves patient care
• Work at a nationally recognized institution with strong professional development opportunities
• Exposure to compliance, audits, budgeting, and financial reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with post-award grant administration, including fund setup, reconciliations, and expenditure monitoring
• Support Principal Investigators and Sponsored Projects leadership with financial and administrative tasks
• Review grant award documents, budgets, and justifications for accuracy and compliance
• Process research-related financial transactions such as purchase requests, vendor invoices, travel expenses, and reimbursements
• Help ensure compliance with federal and state grant regulations, including effort reporting
• Assist with audit preparation, financial reporting, and data analysis (including SEFA reporting)
• Collaborate with internal departments, research staff, and external partners