Accountant Senior - Grants

The University of Kansas Health System

3d•Remote

About The Position

This position serves as a Senior Accountant supporting the Health System Finance Director. It is responsible for accurate general ledger activity associated with grants, related reporting, and reconciliations. The role ensures compliance with grant terms and conditions, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor regulations, and internal company policies and procedures. The position supports and adheres to The University of Kansas Health System's Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The Senior Accountant manages assigned grants and their financial responsibilities, contributes to team and sponsor goals, and partners with program leaders and grant stakeholders. The role leads approved process improvements and assigned initiatives, prepares grant-related journal entries and financial schedules, supports month-end close, and manages the lifecycle of grants from award and budget setup through financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout. It also reconciles grant records to the general ledger and supports audits and monitoring engagements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Three or more years of general accounting experience.
Knowledge of financial reporting and general ledger management.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
Strong analytical skills to examine financial data and identify discrepancies.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in a healthcare, governmental, or nonprofit environment.
Three or more years of experience with SharePoint workflow optimization.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from a State Board of Accountancy.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competence in critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills, with specialized expertise in grants and sponsored-program accounting.
Manage assigned grants and financial responsibilities in support of unit and team goals and sponsor requirements.
Administer and allocate organizational resources related to grant funding and develop strong partnerships with program leaders and grant stakeholders.
Identify and address problems within the scope of responsibility, escalating issues to leadership as needed, particularly those related to compliance, reporting, or financial risk.
Recommend process improvements and implement approved improvements through completion with little direction.
Lead assigned initiatives and see projects through from beginning to end with little or no direction.
Prepare and process journal entries related to grant expenditures, reallocations, and accruals.
Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations and reporting deadlines.
Prepare financial schedules, perform data analyses, coordinate report distribution, and handle projects such as grant financial reports, invoices, and drawdowns.
Manage the full lifecycle of assigned grants, including award and budget setup, financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
Ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor regulations, and internal policies.
Reconcile grant records to the general ledger and support audits and monitoring engagements.
Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Perform other duties as assigned.