Grant Accountant

3 weeks ago


Dover, United States Robert Half Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Growing client within the Academia field is looking to hire a Grant Accountant with proven experience using university or college accounting systems. In this role, you will be responsible for compliance, budgeting, preparing federal grant packages, preparing journal entries, communicating with principal investors, reconciling payroll and cash disbursement, reviewing purchase order liquidation, maintaining student accounts, developing grant budgets, auditing financials for grant programs, reconciling grants to the general ledger, overseeing accounts payable/receivable balances, preparing compliance reports, and coordinating client meetings regarding financials. The ideal Grant Accountant for this role should have excellent time management abilities, proven ERP skills, and strong month end close experience.


Responsibilities:


• Execute post-award functions related to grants, including budget and expense analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Maintain regular communication with principal investigators for problem resolution and information gathering.

• Support the education and training of principal investigators and administrators.

• Provide technical resources for unit staff members.

• Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs and funding agency to ensure seamless services from pre to post-award.

• Execute tasks associated with the general ledger of the University accounting system.

• Reconcile payroll and cash disbursement accounts related to restricted funds.

• Compile data and maintain appropriate documentation for each grant-related award.

• Attend professional training to stay current with the latest accounting methods, principles, and practices.

• Interface with internal and external departments and organizations.

• Represent the Director of Restricted Accounting in their absence.

• Utilize accounting software systems, enterprise resource planning, and grant management tools efficiently.

The ideal Grant Accountant will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.


Other requirements for the Grant Accountant role include and are not limited to:

·      4-7+ years experience in grant accounting

·      MUST HAVE federal, state, and local grant expertise

·      3+ years of leadership experience (must have led a team of 2+ individuals)

·      Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

·      Strong US GAAP knowledge


For more information on this Grant Accountant position and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 302.985.5215 and reference JO#00800-0013079478.



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