Staff Job Composite

Grant Accountant

Job Summary: Under general direction, is responsible for the operations of post-award grant administration and related accounting duties; serves as the appropriate principal investigator’s contact for grants and contract accounting functions.

1. Performs grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution changes and associated communications with customers, reconciliations, and rebudgeting; performs grant closeout functions required by Grants and Contracts Administration and sponsors including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and final reporting; reviews general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries.
2. Assists with time and effort reporting system, ensuring it is complete and in compliance with applicable regulations; maintains regular communications with department; communicates with fiscal contacts at funding source for problem resolution and information gathering.
3. Supports the sponsored programs department in education and training of principal investigators and administrators; assesses needs and resolves issues of the principal investigator related to grants accounting; performs analysis and support for projects.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of financial operations, laws, and terminology
• Knowledge of federal and non-federal regulations and operation policies preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of analytical ability
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to design, analyze, and prepare financial reports
• Ability to monitor expenditures and maintain data
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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