Grant Accountant

4 weeks ago

Mobile, United States Marine Environment Science Consortium DBA: Dauphin Island Sea Lab Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Grants Accountant Job Description

Position Title Grants and Contracts Accountant

Division Business

Department Office of Administration

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by DISL with 2 years related experience. Years of experience in lieu of a degree may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in accounting, knowledge of fund-based accounting systems, ability to analyze and prepare financial reports, ability to monitor expenditures and maintain data, knowledge of federal and non federal regulations and policies preferred.

Job Description Summary

The Grants and Contracts Accountant will work on the grants and contracts administration process, including, but not limited to, supporting with proposal budgets and submission, awards administration, monitoring of budgets, invoicing, preparation of journal entries and financial reports.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

  • Performs various accounting functions for DISL and DISL component units to include: generating monthly grant invoices, preparing financial summaries for invoices, submitting monthly invoices and supporting documentation for payment. preparing financial reports as needed.

  • Review and assist Principal Investigators proposal submission, including reviewing budgets, preparing proposal documents, assisting with submitting proposals as needed.

  • Preparation of financial reports, including SF425 federal financial reports, and other financial reports as required by sponsors.

  • Prepares monthly reports of grant expenditures.

  • Prepares various monthly journal entries related to contracts and grants.

  • Reviews general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy.

  • Reviews and approves check requests, purchase orders and invoices related to grants and contracts.

  • Communicates daily with Principal Investigators, their staff, and subcontractors staff concerning grant expenditures and billing.

  • Ensures adherence to federal and state guidelines and policies.

  • Reconcile and perform grant closeout functions required by sponsors.

  • Approves certain payments, requisitions and journal entries for the Deputy Director.

  • Utilizes a calculator and personal computer to perform accounting duties.

  • Regular and prompt attendance.

  • Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.

  • Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)-N/A

Job Open Date: August 14, 2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus, Dauphin Island

Full-time or Part-Time: Full Time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in accounting.

Job Type: Full-time

Company DescriptionThe Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s (DISL) mission is to become a center for transformative U.S. oceanic and coastal research and education. The Alabama Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium (MESC) is comprised of 22 public and private colleges and universities. The Presidents of each school make up the MESC Board of Directors. The Program Committee members consist of one faculty member, appointed by the President, from each of the member institutions.
Organizational Background: The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) brings federal, State, regional, and local governments; citizens, non-profits, and grassroots groups; local business and industry; and the natural resource management community together to promote the wise stewardship of Alabama’s estuaries and coast. This diverse group of community influencers is known as the MBNEP Management Conference. The MBNEP Management Conference collectively promotes wise stewardship by: Measuring the status and trends of environmental conditions; Conducting ecosystem and access enhancements and restoration; Building local capacity and sharing technical assistance; and expanding citizen education, participation, and involvement.

MBNEP is a non-regulatory program of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and one of 28 national estuary programs around the country working to safeguard and improve the health of some of the nation’s most important coastal waters. MBNEP is a servant organization guided by the MBNEP Management Conference of over 300 community leaders. Our work is dictated by a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan based on scientific evaluation, citizen input, and MBNEP Management Conference committees’ assessment of needs and strategies for action.Company DescriptionThe Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s (DISL) mission is to become a center for transformative U.S. oceanic and coastal research and education. The Alabama Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium (MESC) is comprised of 22 public and private colleges and universities. The Presidents of each school make up the MESC Board of Directors. The Program Committee members consist of one faculty member, appointed by the President, from each of the member institutions.\r
Organizational Background: The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) brings federal, State, regional, and local governments; citizens, non-profits, and grassroots groups; local business and industry; and the natural resource management community together to promote the wise stewardship of Alabama’s estuaries and coast. This diverse group of community influencers is known as the MBNEP Management Conference. The MBNEP Management Conference collectively promotes wise stewardship by: Measuring the status and trends of environmental conditions; Conducting ecosystem and access enhancements and restoration; Building local capacity and sharing technical assistance; and expanding citizen education, participation, and involvement. \r
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MBNEP is a non-regulatory program of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and one of 28 national estuary programs around the country working to safeguard and improve the health of some of the nation’s most important coastal waters. MBNEP is a servant organization guided by the MBNEP Management Conference of over 300 community leaders. Our work is dictated by a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan based on scientific evaluation, citizen input, and MBNEP Management Conference committees’ assessment of needs and strategies for action.

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