Temporary Senior Grant Accountant - ORA

The Senior Grant Accountant, DISC Post-Award is responsible for providing financial and grant management expertise, along with post-award management of a large and diverse portfolio of federal and non-federal grants, contracts, sub-award, fellowships, and other sponsored program funds for several major research centers, institutes, and departments within the institution.

Primary job duties:

• Manages post-award requirements for designated departments, programs, centers or organizations. Requires working closely with the principal investigator and Brandeis’ Sponsored Programs Accounting Department to ensure all sponsor and institution policies, reports, continuation/applications, and deadlines are met.

• Interprets sponsor requirements while addressing all of the in-house systems and departments (Sponsored Programs Accounting, Accounts Payable, Procurement and Human Resources).  Reads and interprets agreements to determine restrictions related to spending, prior approval requirements, applicable cost principles, and cost sharing requirements

• Monitors budgets and expenditures to evaluate whether they are allowable within the terms of the grant or contract while also verifying other critical aspects, such as sufficient funds, appropriate authorization, subcontract activity, etc. throughout the duration of the award.

• Reviews and approves all expenditures and salary allocations against awarded projects to ensure compliance with the OMB Uniform Guidance and individual sponsor requirements, as well as institutional policies and procedures.

• Works closely with Sponsored Programs Accounting in preparation of invoices and financial reporting as required by sponsors.

This position is hybrid or remote.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.