Contracts and Grants Accountant I

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Opportunity: This position performs post-award sponsored program functions associated with the post-award administration of awards. The Contracts and Grants Accountant I is responsible for the invoicing, collection, and post-award fiscal management of the sponsored programs as assigned. This position reports to the Contracts and Grants Accountant III. Responsibilities: Prepare post-award financial reports for federal, state and private funded research contracts and grants as assigned by the supervisor. This includes but is not limited to invoicing and preparing cost reports for awards requiring Draws or Installment Payments. Reviews and approves subaward requisitions, change orders, and supplier invoices. Review award documents (agreement, budget, statement of work, and other contract and grant requirements) to ensure award setup is accurate and complete in the research administration and financial databases. Perform the cash management activities of requesting accurate and timely reimbursements from awarding agencies and following up on accounts receivable. Work with principal investigators, institute, center or department administrators and OR award administrators to ensure all cost share commitments of the university are documented. Review project transactions, such as revenue, accounts receivable and expenditures, for accuracy and appropriateness and input or request adjustments as necessary. Analyze project expenditures to ensure costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable and consistently handled as directed by 2 CFR 200 and other Federal/State regulations. Assist principal investigators, institutes, centers or department administrators and OR award administrators in resolving specific fiscal and accounting problems in relation to sponsored awards. Act as contact person for awarding agency representatives concerning contractual issues of billing and reporting as required. Manage the financial closeout activities and coordinate with OR award administrators to ensure the timely closeout and related closeout reporting of research projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in financial reporting, billing, or grants management, within a university or non-profit environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with advanced skills in financial analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and macros.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP.
• Exposure to federal contract and grant billing, Uniform Guidance, and post-award research administration.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare post-award financial reports for federal, state and private funded research contracts and grants as assigned by the supervisor.
• Reviews and approves subaward requisitions, change orders, and supplier invoices.
• Review award documents (agreement, budget, statement of work, and other contract and grant requirements) to ensure award setup is accurate and complete in the research administration and financial databases.
• Perform the cash management activities of requesting accurate and timely reimbursements from awarding agencies and following up on accounts receivable.
• Work with principal investigators, institute, center or department administrators and OR award administrators to ensure all cost share commitments of the university are documented.
• Review project transactions, such as revenue, accounts receivable and expenditures, for accuracy and appropriateness and input or request adjustments as necessary.
• Analyze project expenditures to ensure costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable and consistently handled as directed by 2 CFR 200 and other Federal/State regulations.
• Assist principal investigators, institutes, centers or department administrators and OR award administrators in resolving specific fiscal and accounting problems in relation to sponsored awards.
• Act as contact person for awarding agency representatives concerning contractual issues of billing and reporting as required.
• Manage the financial closeout activities and coordinate with OR award administrators to ensure the timely closeout and related closeout reporting of research projects.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees