Grants Accounting and Post-Award Administrator, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Kean University • Union, NJ

1d • $64,340 - $73,257

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Grants Accounting, the Grants Accounting and Post-Award Administrator (Professional Services Specialist 3, Administrative Services) is responsible for the financial administration of sponsored research projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations. This position plays a critical role in post-award financial management, including accounting, reporting, and monitoring of grants and contracts. The incumbent will be cross-trained in core post-award functions to provide comprehensive support and continuity within the post-award team in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience in general account analysis and reconciliations in education, higher education, a non-profit or government, as well as experience in preparing and analyzing a periodic budget/forecast to actual variance report is also required.
• Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute the above-mentioned professional experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Candidate must have proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Be a team player with strong communication and writing skills

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of four years in grants/restricted accounting and reporting in education, higher education, a non-profit or government
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, DHHS Regulations and NJHHS guidelines
• Membership in professional associations such as the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) or the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI)
• Professional certification such as CPA or CRA (Certified Research Administrator).

Responsibilities

• Financial administration of sponsored research projects
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations
• Post-award financial management, including accounting, reporting, and monitoring of grants and contracts
• Cross-trained in core post-award functions to provide comprehensive support and continuity within the post-award team

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance

What This Job Offers

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