Accountant

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Position Number: 113180 Position Title (Classification Title):  Accountant 113180 / 105420 Working Title:  Grant Accountant Job Summary: Research Administration and Engagement is searching for one position as either a Grant Accountant or a Senior Grant Accountant, based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

GRANT ACCOUNTANT: The accountant is responsible for establishing, maintaining and closing contracts and grants in the University accounting system, including grant matching funds required by 2 CFR 200 and assisting with the testing and implementation of the Banner Financial System updates as required.

SENIOR GRANT ACCOUNTANT: Manages post-award accounting activities of grants and contracts within one or more academic and research units (i.e., school, department, division, institute, or center) and provides data analytics of grant activities in accordance with federal, state, and pertinent UWF policies. These activities include review, reconciliation, projection, and revision of award finances, preparation of performance and financial reports in collaboration with principal investigators, and completion of award closeouts. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills and an understanding of customer service, work quality, continuous improvement, and professionalism. The ideal candidate is expected to effectively collaborate with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty members, university administrators, and staff members of the UWF community. Assurance of compliance with federal, state, and university standards, as well as the ability to use electronic tools and computer software in managing the progress of grant execution and controlling grant finance, are essential. Specific responsibilities include:
(1) Communicates award information to principal investigators (PIs), co-PIs, and relevant staff members.
(2) Perform regular budget reviews and budget revisions, including coordination with program personnel and relevant individuals to make adjustments to payroll for all budgeted positions and management of cost-sharing structures.
(3) Facilitate reporting activities and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract.
(4) Completes required financial reports and coordinates with the PIs on the associated performance reports for submission to the sponsor.
(5) Ensures compliance with agency and University regulations regarding sponsored programs expenditures, reporting and requests.
(6) Coordinates and submits requests for no-cost extension, fund carryover and rebudgeting, changes in scope of work and other changes of the awarded projects.
(7) Invoices the sponsors and facilitates the approval of invoices to pay subcontractors.
(8) Reviews and reports time & effort contributions of project personnel.
(9) Closes out all funded projects consistent with university processes and timelines.
(10) Performs grant-related responsibilities as required and/or assigned by RAE leadership. Department Research Administration & Engagement FLSA: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications:

GRANT ACCOUNTANT: A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

SENIOR GRANT ACCOUNTANT: A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Position Qualifications:

GRANT ACCOUNTANT: Extensive knowledge of accounting principles. Thorough knowledge and understanding of University policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of complex federal an