Senior Accountant, Restricted Funds

Senior Accountant, Restricted Funds

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU01765

Division

Finance & Administration

Department

Controllers Office

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

356

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Reporting to the Associate Controller, the Senior Accountant - Restricted Funds Accounting is responsible for daily financial accounting and reporting activities of Bowling Green State University (BGSU) in support of post award grants management as well as supporting over all financial reporting accordance with GAAP and the application of GASB and FASB standards.

Essential Functions

• Provide day-to-day support for the functions associated with general accounting in support of the post award grants accounting department as well and state memorandums of understanding.

• Activities as a member of the Controller's Office in this capacity may include:

• responsible for updating the general ledger on a daily basis

• responsible for review of monthly transaction activity and preparation or review of entries to the general ledger

• reconcile general ledger accounts in particular those associated with restricted funds

• responsible for proper implementation of new GASB pronouncements under the direction of the Associate Controller

• Under the direction of the Associate Controller and/or the Grants Manager, responsible for:

• periodic draws of federal funds

• assisting with preparation and review of the University's Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)

• preparation of various organizational reports such as the NSF Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) report amongst many others

• assist with cost share calculations and entries on a monthly basis

• preparation of year-end audit work papers

• federal sub-award filings

• Provide necessary fiscal assistance to Grants Accounting department personnel, Controller's Office as a whole, and the campus community. Field questions and provide training related to restricted fund accounting.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's degree required.

The following Degree is preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

The following Experience is required:

• 3 years accounting or auditing experience

The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Solid working knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and GASB principles as well as fund accounting and the basics of taxation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High level of demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Strong computer skills, specifically as it relates to Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of complex financial ERP systems as well as the various business processes and procedures related to them

Deadline to Apply: July 23, 2026

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html