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Grants Accountant

No Campusfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2026

💰 $67,224/yr($61,113/yr – $67,224/yr)

About the role

Position Information

Position Title Grants Accountant Position Type Staff Department Finance FLSA Non-Exempt Union/Non Union Non Union Full Time or Part Time Full Time Grade 13 Salary Range Hiring Salary Range $61,113 - $67,224 / Annually Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only) Regular or Temporary Regular Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for administering and monitoring the financial activities of grant-funded programs and contracts, including cash management, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. This position ensures compliance with applicable regulations and funding requirements and collaborates with project administrators, funding agencies, and auditors to support effective grant management and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field required.
Four years of experience with grants accounting and/or working with a complex financial management system.

Criteria

CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Administers post-award grant activities, including financial monitoring and reporting.
Ensures that grant funds are expended in compliance with the granting agency regulations.
Reviews grant expenditures for allowability and compliance with grant agreements, funding agency requirements, and institutional policies.
Monitors grant expenditures to identify variances, funding concerns, and potential compliance issues, and recommends corrective actions as needed.
Handles cash management functions for all grants including the preparation of reimbursement requests, drawdowns of funds and billing.
Assists with preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting entries and financial reports for all grants.
Prepares journal entries and reconciles various general ledger accounts.
Assists with the preparation and review of grant budgets, budget revisions, and funding reallocations in coordination with project directors and grant administrators.
Coordinates grant closeout activities, including final reconciliations, financial reporting, resolution of outstanding balances, and compliance with funding agency requirements.
Assists with internal and external audits by preparing financial schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries related to grant-funded activities.
Monitors applicable federal regulations for regulatory changes and updates to grants and contracts.
Maintains current knowledge of changes in grant and contract-related policies, procedures and guidelines.
Interacts with funding agencies, independent auditors and project directors; serves as the secondary accounting contact for all grants.
Regularly meets with grant project administrators to provide updates on the financial status of grants and contracts.
Provides guidance to project directors and departmental staff regarding grant accounting procedures, financial reporting requirements, and compliance standards.
Develops relationships with granting agencies and grant project administrators and support staff to provide financial guidance and support for grant and contract-funded activities.
Participates in process improvement initiatives and supports the development and implementation of internal controls to strengthen grant accounting operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work with complex grant accounting requirements.
Attention to detail in compiling, analyzing, preparing, and/or presenting periodic accounting entries and financial reports
Ability to work with and provide assistance as necessary during annual audit performed by independent auditors
Proficient computer skills
Ability to coordinate and maintain excellent working relationships with grant project administrators, support staff, and outside grant