Grant Accountant I, Center for Clinical Research (Hybrid)

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Accountant I manages grant accounts for federal, state, foundation, industry-sponsored, and internally funded sponsors. Duties include creating grant awards, managing invoicing and revenue generation, preparing expenditure reports, calculating facility and administration costs, and completing grant closeouts. The role collaborates with Pre-award, research finance, and departments on grants accounting and account reconciliation.

The position is responsible for grants financial reporting, including revenue and expenditure reports, invoice management, and budget-to-actual analysis for internal and external customers. It also handles grants invoicing, reconciliation of grants to general ledger accounts, and other tasks supporting the goals and mission of CCRT.

The employee performs other duties as assigned, complies with applicable policies and standards, and follows department-provided procedures. The role requires compliance with requirements for the safe and secure handling of protected health information (PHI), including annual training and adherence to the UH Code of Conduct and policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance.
• Less than one year of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of general accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel; extensive knowledge of Excel is also required.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large amounts of financial data.
• Experience with account reconciliation involving the General Ledger and Corporate Finance.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Less than one year of accounting experience with a healthcare or nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with OMB Cost Circulars for managing grants.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP, including Oracle Grants Accounting, and Oracle eBusiness Suite.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant accounts for federal, state, foundation, industry-sponsored, and internally funded sponsors.
• Create grant awards and manage invoicing, revenue generation, expenditure reports, facility and administration costs, and grant closeout.
• Collaborate with Pre-award, research finance, and departments on grants accounting.
• Perform account reconciliation.
• Prepare grants financial reports for revenue and expenditures for internal and external customers.
• Manage invoices and perform budget-to-actual analysis.
• Reconcile grants to general ledger accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support CCRT's goals and mission.
• Comply with organizational policies, standards, and requirements for protecting PHI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level