Grant-Funded Grants & Sponsored Programs Accountant

• Responsible for pre/post-award grant accounting, including internal and external reporting and maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and private grant agreements.

• Support faculty, staff, and administrators by developing, reviewing, and editing grant budgets and budget narratives
• Assist Grants Specialist with internal review and approval process for grant proposals
• Coordinate with the Financial Affairs Office to establish General Ledger (GL) account codes associated with grants and communicate these GL accounting codes with project managers
• Ensure funding award checks and direct deposits are delivered to the Financial Affairs Office
• Participate in grant kick-off meetings and quarterly check-in meetings with project managers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with grant agreement financial matters
• Provide support to project managers for the duration of the grant cycle on matters associated with the grant budgets
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenses and notify the project manager and assist in resolving the differences
• Assist Vice President and Grants Specialist with monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc Grants & Sponsored Programs reports that include budget and financial data
• Support project managers by developing, reviewing, and editing budgets to be included in their grant reports
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital records of all current and past grant budgets, including reporting procedures and deadlines
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and other regulations in accordance with the grant agreement
• Prepare audit worksheets, schedules, reports, and supporting documentation to be used during grant audits by internal, federal, state, or other related agencies and external auditors
• Conduct specialized financial analysis as requested by the Vice President and Grants Specialist
• Participate in regular meetings with the Financial Affairs team, and with project managers or project teams
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field is required
• Three to five years of related work experience is desired

• Understanding of general accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.) and general computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Problem solving and resourcefulness with challenges that may arise in the workplace, taking the initiative, and seeking guidance when needed
• Familiarity with federal, state, and private grant funding agency regulations and guidelines
• Willingness to learn and grow, and work in a team environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

•  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Last updated on Oct 3, 2024