Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton is a seasoned financial services professional with extensive experience in grant accounting and budget management. Currently serving as a Financial Services Senior Accountant for the City of Lynchburg since March 2018, Samantha manages accounting for various grants, reviews reimbursement reports, and maintains comprehensive grant files. Previous roles include Grants and Contracts Accounting Officer at Liberty University, where responsibilities encompassed managing budgets, expenditures, and regulatory compliance for grants and contracts. Samantha also held several positions at Liberty University, including Budget Analyst II and Budget Analyst I, with a focus on operating budget development and financial oversight of capital projects. Early career experience includes roles as an Executive Assistant at Belk, Inc. and an Internal Audit Intern at Longwood University. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from Liberty University and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Longwood University.