Director of Grants Accounting, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

3 weeks ago

Jersey City, United States Kean University Full time
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Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Director of Grants Accounting

Reporting to the Vice President for Research (VPR) with oversight from the Director of General Accounting, the Director of Grants Accounting (Director 3) oversees the financial administration of grants and contracts from award setup through award closeout and ensures compliance with all Federal, State, University and sponsor policies, procedures and guidelines. This position is directly responsible for managing and coordinating daily financial accounting and reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and controls. This includes accounting, billing, receipting, reporting and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, sponsor/grantor requirements and Foundation activities. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of three years of grants accounting experience or equivalent experience managing grants is required, including budget management, ensuring compliance with legal or contractual requirements, recordkeeping and preparation of monthly, quarterly and/ or annual reporting, preferably in a college or university environment. Candidate must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, DHHS Regulations and NJHHS guidelines; and effective oral and written communication skills as well as strong analytical acumen. Preferred qualifications include experience with Ellucian/Colleague, Cayuse and Workday and membership in professional associations such as the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) or the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI).

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

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