Grant Accountant, Robert Half

Grant Accountant

Robert Half

Location:

United States, Dover

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Growing client within the Academia field is looking to hire a Grant Accountant with proven experience using university or college accounting systems. In this role, you will be responsible for compliance, budgeting, preparing federal grant packages, preparing journal entries, communicating with principal investors, reconciling payroll and cash disbursement, reviewing purchase order liquidation, maintaining student accounts, developing grant budgets, auditing financials for grant programs, reconciling grants to the general ledger, overseeing accounts payable/receivable balances, preparing compliance reports, and coordinating client meetings regarding financials.

Job Responsibility:

Execute post-award functions related to grants, including budget and expense analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Maintain regular communication with principal investigators for problem resolution and information gathering
Support the education and training of principal investigators and administrators
Provide technical resources for unit staff members
Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Programs and funding agency to ensure seamless services from pre to post-award
Execute tasks associated with the general ledger of the University accounting system
Reconcile payroll and cash disbursement accounts related to restricted funds
Compile data and maintain appropriate documentation for each grant-related award
Attend professional training to stay current with the latest accounting methods, principles, and practices
Interface with internal and external departments and organizations
Represent the Director of Restricted Accounting in their absence
Utilize accounting software systems, enterprise resource planning, and grant management tools efficiently

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
4-7+ years experience in grant accounting
MUST HAVE federal, state, and local grant expertise
3+ years of leadership experience (must have led a team of 2+ individuals)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong US GAAP knowledge

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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