Grants and Contracts Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
• To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
• Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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.
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