Grants and Contracts Accountant

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University•Normal, AL

About The Position

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is to be performed in the identified position. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified as other duties may be assigned. Summary: This is professional accounting work of a routine nature. The position reports to the Associate Comptroller-Reporting and Compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
One (1) year of grants and contracts accounting experience or two (2) years of related professional-level accounting, financial reporting, or financial administration experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and fundamental accounting concepts.
Knowledge of internal controls and their application to accounting and business processes.
Knowledge of grants and contracts accounting and post-award financial administration.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor requirements applicable to grants processing and financial administration.
Working knowledge of applicable provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and the ability to apply award-specific requirements appropriately.
Knowledge of financial reconciliation, transaction analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, and account monitoring.
Ability to analyze expenditures, encumbrances, cash activity, and other financial transactions.
Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate causes, and develop or recommend appropriate resolutions.
Ability to interpret financial information and communicate financial conditions clearly to PIs, departmental personnel, management, and other stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage recurring reporting and compliance deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computerized accounting and financial systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete financial documentation.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriately escalate financial or compliance concerns.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard University financial information.
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, sponsors, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Maintains general ledger, subsidiary ledgers and transactions journals for the restricted federal, state and local current funds.
Performs analyses and reviews of expenditures, encumbrances, cash disbursements, and cash receipts transactions.
Reconciles general ledger control accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
Assists with month-end and year-end close out in accordance with Uniform Guidance.
Performs reporting and compliance activities.
Prepares journal entries.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Prepares invoices for submission to granting agencies.
Assists principal investigators (PI’s) with inquiries relative to the Grants Accounting process.
Performs post-award grant administration, including budget monitoring, invoicing, drawdowns, financial reporting, reconciliation, and closeout.
Performs other duties as assigned.