Oversees the daily activities of the Grants Accounting function and is responsible for the management of processing of post grand awards. This position advises and monitors principal investigators regarding financial administration of grants and contracts. This position is required to work collaboratively with the Office of Sponsored Research, grantees and grantors. This position reports to the Bursar & Budget Director and/or Vice President for Business & Finance.
Essential Functions:
Administers and provide general supervision over the accounting and reporting activities of government (state, federal & local) and private grants and contracts. Responsible for accounting and reporting for all restricted funds with the exception of Title III funds.
Prepares quarterly and annual expenditure reports for all federal and private granting agencies; also prepares monthly expenditure reports for the university community to assure that spending is within budget guidelines.
Draws down and invoices funds from granting agencies as indicated in the grant contracts.
Prepares lead sheets and schedules that assist external audit firms in the preparation of the A-133 Report.
Oversees the requisition process for all restricted funds.
Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure that all new and renewed grants and contracts are recorded and set-up.
Monitor and maintain grant software package; updating and entering new budgets as needed.
Manage the Perkins loan program in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office
Other duties as assigned by the Bursar & Budget Director and/or Vice President for Business & Finance.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Respond to internal/external requests in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain a vehicle of communication to inform university community of current issues relating to the office; act as liaison between the community at hand and the office. Also maintaining a favorable relationship with external funding agencies.
Help in the dissemination of requisitions.
Req. candidate profile :
Specific job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of Federal Accounting Guidelines.
Proficient in spreadsheet programs, i.e. Excel, etc.
SCT Banner experience
Ability to work alone and complete large tasks in specified time periods.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
Must be detailed and results-oriented
Knowledge of the administration of grant programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: B.A/B.S in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years experience in grant accounting or as a grants administrator, preferably within a higher education setting.
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