Grant Accountant I-III AS6405
About The Position
Administer federal, state, and private sponsored awards. Invoicing, financial reporting, preparation of financial reconciling documents, auditing of all disbursements. Interpretation and application of cost accounting standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, state regulations/laws, University policy and procedure and any terms and conditions of the award. Approval of expenditures via various electronic systems for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Monthly review of financial reports for each award. Monitoring of outstanding receivables to extend to working with outside sponsors, college research offices, and faculty to assure payments received. Communication with sponsors and guidance to colleges on various issues. Assist with Grant and Contract Shared Services Agreement(s). Training to outside offices as requested by supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Univ Acct I - no experience required.
- Univ Acct II - Two years of related experience.
- Univ Acct III - Five years of related experience.
- Personal computer skills and experience with software application such as Excel, Word, Power Point; familiar with Internet and HTML.
- Good working knowledge of accounting principles, audit standards and fund accounting principles, federal and state regulations.
- Ability to "think through" problems or analyze problems and formulate solutions before going to supervisor.
- Self-starter in approach to work; reaches for more responsibility and knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and speaking.
- 10-Key by touch required.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience in state fund accounting; federal, state, and private grant/contract accounting; and cost accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Research Administrator
- Grant Accounting or Sponsored Programs Post Award Experience
Responsibilities
- Administer federal, state, and private sponsored awards.
- Invoicing, financial reporting, preparation of financial reconciling documents, auditing of all disbursements.
- Interpretation and application of cost accounting standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, state regulations/laws, University policy and procedure and any terms and conditions of the award.
- Approval of expenditures via various electronic systems for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
- Monthly review of financial reports for each award.
- Monitoring of outstanding receivables to extend to working with outside sponsors, college research offices, and faculty to assure payments received.
- Communication with sponsors and guidance to colleges on various issues.
- Assist with Grant and Contract Shared Services Agreement(s).
- Training to outside offices as requested by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
