About this role
Job title: Senior Accountant Grants - Business and Finance
This position will perform day-to-day accounting tasks related to grants and other accounting functions. This position will be assigned multiple grant awards and will be responsible for grant reporting from award set-up through the close-out of the award. Salary & Benefits: $60,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Primary Duties:
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Manage post-award accounting for several assigned grants and contracts, including sub-recipient monitoring in accordance with Single Audit requirements and University policies.
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Provide financial support to Principal Investigator (PI) through preparation of project financial statements, budget review or responding to compliance.
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Assist with the preparation of annual single audit, including lead for assigned major programs
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In relation to grants and other assigned accounting areas:
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Manage receivables and Workday billing schedules.
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Prepare related journal entries.
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Maintain reconciliation workpapers.
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Provide ad hoc financial reports as requested.
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Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience pertaining to oversight of a wide variety of sponsored awards and contracts, budgets, and preparation of financial reports and/or billings related to Higher Education, Government, or Not-for-Profit organizations.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Master’s degree in accounting or related field
- Eight (8) years related work experience pertaining to oversight of a wide variety of sponsored awards and contracts, budgets, and preparation of financial reports and/or billings related to Higher Education, Government, or Not-for-Profit organizations.
- CPA certification.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Partial work from home may be available.