Grants and Contracts Accountant

Accountant 2

Date application must be received for priority consideration by : October 16, 2025 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date : October 27, 2025 Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled : Job Family Group : Support Staff Support Staff Classification Title : Accountant 2 Division / Department : University Advancement / Sponsored Programs Compensation Range (commensurate with experience) : Salary Range 25, Step 1-3 $26.64 -$29.23 / hourly or $4,617-$5,067 / monthly @ 1.0 FTE FLSA Status : Exempt Appointment Basis : 12-month Time Type : Full-time Benefits Eligible : Yes Renewable / Non-renewable / Grants / Limited Duration / Temporary : Renewable This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License : Yes This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check : Yes Lead Work / Supervisory Responsibilities : No Work Location Type : On-campus Work Hours : M-F (8 : 00a 5 : 00p) Hours are subject to change with notice. Worker Status : Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Position Summary :

The Grants and Contracts Accountant is responsible for the daily accounting functions, financial reporting and invoicing for all grants and contracts managed by the Sponsored Programs Office. Using generally accepted accounting principles and internal control theory to analyze, record, and interpret financial data, including revenue and expenditures, the Grants and Contracts Accountant will devise, implement, and maintain accounting systems within Sponsored Programs to achieve success within the award project and maintain a culture of trust, cooperation, and accountability in support of the university's mission.

The Grants and Contracts Accountant role, under direction from the Director of Sponsored Programs, involves coordinating accounting information between internal university programs and external agencies, in addition to analyzing accounting systems and developing procedures to ensure compliance with standards related to university policies and grants management. This position, in collaboration with the Award Manager, will have regular contact with internal university stakeholders to discuss topics such as grant balances, reconciliations, invoicing, payment authorizations, and accounting policies, as well as with external funding agencies, to request reimbursement invoices and ensure compliance with the financial aspects of grant-funded projects.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree with a CPA or PA certificate and three years of accounting experience
• , OR
• Bachelor's degree with 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of accounting courses and three years of accounting experience
• ; OR
• 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of college-level accounting courses and five years of experience
• Transcripts must be submitted for all required and / or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.
• Accounting experience must include at least 6 of the following :
• documenting and resolving problems within an accounting system;
• classifying revenues and expenditures to funds and accounts;
• ensuring accounting system conforms with applicable controls;
• reconciling accounts to general or control ledgers;
• preparing journal vouchers;
• applying accounting principles to one or more functional areas; i.e., AR, AP, etc.;
• tracing errors through accounting system;
• processing data using a computer;
• communicating technical material orally and in writing;
• applying computer report information;
• knowledge of governmental and fund accounting;
• applying PC spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.

Preferred Requirements :

Essential Functions :

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive :

(40%) Financial Management

(35 %) Compliance, Reporting, and Audit Preparedness

(20%) Workday Grant Module System Utilization

(5%) Duties Include

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :