Grant Accountant

Title: Grant Accountant

Employee Classification: Grant Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Research Financial Services-390060

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Research Financial Services office is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service through compliance, transparency, and accountability in managing the University’s research funds. We uphold the highest standards of integrity while providing clear guidance and efficient financial management. By fostering collaboration and continuously improving our processes, we support the University’s research mission, empower innovation, and build trust with all stakeholders.

Position Overview

The Grant Accountant assumes responsibility for all sponsored project (grants) accounting, ensuring compliance with funding sources administrative guidelines and requirements, timely and accurate submission of financial reports, time receipt of revenue and orderly closure of sponsored projects. The Grant Accountant will also serve as an audit liaison.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High level math/accounting skills, strong reading comprehension skills, ability to interpret guidelines and instructions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and customer service
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of regulations related to sponsored projects from private, state and federal sponsors

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration preferably in accounting or finance.
• Prior experience in accounting, auditing, public administration, higher education, or other related fields.
• Three years of professional business administration, grant and contract administration, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Review and interpret award documents to determine financial invoicing and/or reporting requirements, adherence to sponsor regulations, polices to ensure appropriate billing requirements, accurate invoicing, allowable expenditures, payment provisions and financial reporting requirements. 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, legal statute, policy and procedures affecting financial record keeping, a thorough knowledge of cost and audit accounting, ability to work accurately with numerical detail consistently and to perform accounting operations legibly and the ability to