Award Setup Post Award Accountant

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00595PO26 Job Family Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function Post Award Accounting USC Market Title Post Award Accountant Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132958 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Award Setup Post Award Accountant Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Controller's Office State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336 Anticipated Hiring Range $65,000 - $75,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office needs.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Award Setup Post Award Accountant Perform reviews of sponsored awards to ensure accurate and timely award setup and modification in the financial system and compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements. Provide guidance and technical assistance in the management of sponsored awards.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• PeopleSoft or other ERP experience
• Higher education experience
• Audit experience
• Sponsored award and/or contract accounting experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of the principles of grant management and reporting.
• Knowledge of federal and state fiscal accounting processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data, reports, and contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Manage the sponsored award setup and/or modification process by reviewing fully executed and approved agreements and entering the applicable award information into the financial system (e.g., bill plan, budget, indirect cost rates), ensuring compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 45 Job Duty

Perform required follow-up on sponsored award setup and modification matters, including obtaining full resolution and clarification on any issues encountered. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on sponsored award setup and modification.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Coordinate requested updates and adjustments to the project team in the financial system. Review and monitor risk accounts and on-hold bill plans. Review and approve sponsored award-related personnel action forms (e.g., account changes).

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable Accountants and Post Award Accountants on sponsored award matters (e.g., bill plans). Provide backup and intradepartmental support as needed. Assist in developing resources and trainings, both informal and formal, for relevant stakeholders.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Review, analyze, and evaluate existing policies, procedures, programs, plans, systems, and operations to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Develop, document, and maintain program performance standards, including best practices and standard operating procedures, to ensure knowledge transfer and understanding.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 08/07/2026 Job Close Date 09/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 6, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents