Job Posting Information
Job Posting Number: S609
Position Title: Contracts and Grants Accountant
Class Title: Staff
Regular or Contingent II: Regular (PIN)
Desired Start Date:
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Open Date: 06/06/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor financial activities of and provide accounting support for the University’s restricted funds, including financial aid.
- Assist in the development of budgets for grant and contract funded programs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the daily financial operational procedures for restricted fund activity.
- Ensure the timely receipt of grant and contract related reimbursements to the university.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the university’s indirect cost reimbursement rate.
- Prepare sponsor agency financial reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist in development and delivery of periodic training for principal investigators.
- Analyze financial records (Oracle) at least on a monthly basis for compilation of billing and cash draw-down requirements.
- Ensure appropriate procedures are followed timely for closing grants and contracts as required.
- Ensure compliance with all reporting and audit requirements relating to grants and contracts, including maintaining proper supporting documentation.
- Advise Grants Manager of possible problems concerning grants and contracts.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in accounting preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of contract and grant accounting regulations, including OMB Circulars.
- Thorough knowledge of principles and practice of fund accounting.
- Strong knowledge of automated systems; preferably PeopleSoft Financials.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact with different levels of management.
- Proficient in use of computer spreadsheets and word-processing.
- Ability to develop and make effective presentations required.
Conditions of Employment:
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University.
Other: Union position.
BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/3660
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