Assistant Director of Grant Accounting - 551010

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

21d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Grant Accounting supports the administration and
oversight of the institution’s grant-related financial activities by assisting
with the planning, monitoring, and reporting of grant funds. This position helps
ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding requirements
while supporting accurate financial management of sponsored programs. The role
works closely with faculty, staff, and leadership to provide guidance on grant
financial matters, maintain financial records, and support audit and fiscal
year-end processes. The Assistant Director also serves as a backup to the
Director of Grant Accounting and assists in maintaining the integrity and
effectiveness of grant accounting operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and private grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of accounting.
• Knowledge of financial systems and tools, including Excel and Oracle.
• Knowledge of contract and grant accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field, and three to five years of accounting or related business experience.
• A combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enterprise financial systems, specifically the Oracle Projects module (PPM).
• Experience with grant post-award administration.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, monitoring, and reporting of grant funds.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding requirements.
• Supporting accurate financial management of sponsored programs.
• Providing guidance on grant financial matters.
• Maintaining financial records.
• Supporting audit and fiscal year-end processes.
• Serving as a backup to the Director of Grant Accounting.
• Assisting in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of grant accounting operations.

Benefits

• Job Family - Financial Management 1
• Salary – Market Range 8 (Salary Schedules [https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/pay/paytables.php])
• For information on employee benefits, please visit  www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ [https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees