Grants Accountant

Sparks Group in partnership with a leading academic research institution is seeking a Grants Accountant.  As the Grants Accountant you will be responsible for grant expenditure monitoring and compliance, accounting general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and budget re-allocations as well as preparing invoices and various financial reports.  The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 1 year of relative accounting experience, is proficient in Excel and any large ERP system, is detail oriented, highly organized, and a proactive communicator.  If you’re seeking a new opportunity, apply now!

• Monitor accounting ledgers for compliance, process journal entries (indirect costs, fringe, clinical research reallocations), and maintain grant award profiles and activity statuses in PeopleSoft.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual sponsor invoices and financial reports with supporting documentation, while assisting cash operations with aging A/R collections.
• Ensure all costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable per Uniform Guidance/federal regulations, while compiling documentation for annual Uniform Guidance and sponsor desk audits.
• Perform routine and ad hoc financial analyses, correct errors via analytical techniques, assist with fiscal system updates, and provide technical guidance to Grant Accountants.
• Maintain strict adherence to responsible conduct of research standards, ensuring proper utilization of grant resources, data confidentiality, and compliance training completion.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 1 year of relative accounting experience
• Proficient in Excel and a large ERP system
• Knowledge of GAAP

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Salary $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.