Contracts and Grants Accountant II

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs post-award sponsored program functions and is responsible for invoicing, collection, and post-award fiscal management of assigned sponsored programs. It reports to the Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs. The role works with research investigators, university administrators, award administrators, and funding agencies to manage financial compliance, reporting, cash management, transaction review, and project closeout. The position is based on-site at UCF, and on-site presence is an essential function.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
Must work on-site at UCF as the primary work location.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Master's degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office for Windows, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with Workday or a similar ERP.
At least 2 years of experience in financial reporting, billing, a nonprofit environment, or public accounting.
Exposure to federal contract and grant billing, Uniform Guidance, and post-award research administration.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare post-award financial reports for assigned federal, state, and privately funded research contracts and grants, including invoices and cost reports for awards requiring draws or installment payments.
Serve as a contact for awarding agency representatives regarding contractual billing and reporting issues.
Interpret and implement post-award policies and financial compliance requirements under 2 CFR 200, sponsor terms and conditions, Florida statutes, and UCF policies.
Review award documents, including agreements, budgets, statements of work, and other requirements, to ensure accurate and complete setup in research administration and financial databases.
Perform cash management activities, including requesting timely and accurate reimbursements, following up on accounts receivable, and coordinating and submitting draws for the Office of Research Grants Accounting team.
Work with principal investigators, institute, center, or department administrators, and Office of Research award administrators to document university cost-share commitments.
Review project revenue, accounts receivable, and expenditures for accuracy and appropriateness, and input or request adjustments as necessary.
Analyze project expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistent treatment under 2 CFR 200 and other federal agency regulations.
Review and approve departmental journal entries recording financial transactions on sponsored awards.
Assist investigators, administrators, and Office of Research award administrators with fiscal and accounting problems related to sponsored awards.
Manage project closeout activities and coordinate timely closeout and reporting with Office of Research award administrators.
Coordinate with Finance and Accounting General Accounting staff to ensure timely completion and posting of journal transactions for month-end and year-end ledger closing.
Maintain effective communication with principal investigators, institute, center, or department administrators, Office of Research award administrators, and awarding agencies.
Train A&P, USPS, OPS, and student personnel as needed.
Mentor colleagues.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.