Position Title:
Sr. Grant Accountant
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
Provide advanced accounting and financial reporting support for grants, contracts, and restricted funds, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective stewardship of sponsored resources.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare and review internal and external financial reports and invoices by analyzing data from multiple financial systems
Perform grant and general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting
Prepare and review routine and non‑routine journal entries, budget entries, and adjustments for grants and related accounts
Serve as a primary accounting resource for principal investigators and departmental administrators, providing guidance on routine grant‑related questions and resolving issues
Review grant expenditures (including purchasing, travel, and procurement card transactions) for compliance with grant terms, University policies, and proper account coding
Research, resolve, and correct transaction and posting errors across multiple systems
Support grant and contract closeout activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial resolution
Prepare documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests related to grants and sponsored programs
Assist with grant training workshops and contribute to user education efforts
Prepare special financial analyses and reports as requested by leadership
Identify opportunities for process improvements related to grant accounting, reporting, and internal controls
Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum of 2-3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Demonstrated experience with grant or restricted fund accounting, including financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance review
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles
Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
Ability to analyze financial data from multiple sources, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently
Experience working with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non‑financial stakeholders
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, research administration, government, or sponsored programs accounting
Knowledge of federal and non‑federal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance)
Experience supporting internal and external audits
Experience working directly with principal investigators or departmental administrators
Demonstrated ability to recommend or implement process improvements related to financial controls or reporting
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
References
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