Senior Grants Accountant

Senior Grants AccountantAs part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED's core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.Position Title - Senior Grants AccountantPosition Type - Admin/ProfessionalDepartment - Research & Sponsored ProgramsFull or Part Time - Full TimePay Grade - MN9Starting Salary Range: $55,259 – $65,390, commensurate with experienceBenefits & PerksNEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.Healthcare Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical MutualFlexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insuranceRetirement: State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the futurePaid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each yearAdditional BenefitsHybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months)Educational benefits with our partner universitiesOngoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certificationEmployee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balanceSummary - Act as the Authorized Financial Officer for all assigned sponsored program awards including required certifications under penalty of law; Audit program expenses to be reported externally. Perform required sub-recipient/contractor monitoring. Provide executive review of award expenses with PI/faculty to assist in the financial management component of their award. As a vital connector between accounting and program staff, the Senior Grants Accountant must possess the ability to visualize and comprehend varying perspectives and provide professional guidance and recommendations on grant related issues, and key financial and operational best practices.Principal Functional ResponsibilitiesFund Management: Responsible for coordinating and performing a full range of professional accounting duties associated with all NEOMED accounting and financial reporting functions, including specialized fiscal grant management tasks in all areas to include: ensuring compliance with all applicable federal accounting and financial reporting requirements; assist as needed with daily accounting operations; prepare regular and special financial reports for grant project managers. Provides business support to designated Principal Investigators (PI) and/or Faculty Leaders for all aspects of financial fund management. Support includes financial training of research staff as it relates to their sponsored programs; assisting sub-recipients with grant financial reporting if needed; working with PIs on re-budgeting their award to ensure changes still comply with award terms. When financial adjustments require sponsor involvement or prior approval, serve as the Authorized Financial Official and work directly with the applicable sponsoring agency. Provide current award balance and assist when requested by PIs on projecting spending trends and balances to ensure the PI has necessary information to make informed spending decisions; answer all financial questions of the PI/researcher.Financial reporting: Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual external reporting of financial information and time & effort reporting for designated and sponsored award funds per required accounting and/or sponsor rules/regulations. Will act as the Authorized Financial Official for all assigned awards, and provide such certification whenever required by the agency. Certify expenses included with federal reporting under penalty of law that financial information is correct, per the uniform guidance requirement. Must meet all internal and sponsor reporting timelines. Act as the liaison for sponsor audit of awards in which he/she is the Authorized Financial Official; assists the director of grants accounting in annual Uniform Guidance federal audit.Sub-Recipient/Contractor Monitoring: Manage the due diligence process for each sub-recipient's ability to comply with federal regulations with a thorough review of all their financial and operational data provided as well as evaluating each grantee based on the risk assessment. Design and execute individualized sub-recipient monitoring processes, including verifying sub-recipient reporting, conducting assessments and desk reviews, collecting, and analyzing data, documenting results, and identifying and discussing implications. Compile sub-recipient financial data into composite reports to federal granting agencies.Internal Auditing: Audit of grant expenses including Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), P-card charges, invoices, and expense reports for compliance with grant budgets, sponsor, and University policy restrictions, allowability, and reasonableness. When required, certifies under penalty law that each approved expenditure is compliant with all laws and regulations required by the sponsor.Cash management: Manage the cash flow for designated awards and restricted indexes through reviewing and certifying sponsor/customer invoices to be sent. Will be responsible for all invoices that serve also as a financial report, and invoices that include specialized reports detailing cost share. Will authorize drawdowns from federal agencies and submit the internal and external financial reporting associated with these functions. Must maintain the DHHS Payment management system account for NEOMED and the applicable reporting required through that system.Policy compliance/maintenance: Works in conjunction with the Director of Grants Accounting in the creation and implementation of University policies related to grants accounting through investigation and training of sponsor (state and federal) and rules/regulations, accounting regulations and industry best practices.Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or related fieldMinimum 2-4 years experience in Grants Accounting Administration with former OMB Circulars A-21, A-133, A-110 and 2CFR Part 200 Uniform GuidanceExtensive computer experience especially with the Microsoft Office SuitePreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in accounting or related fieldFund accounting and higher education experienceExperience with Banner and/or Kuali Research Grants Management SystemPhysical RequirementsMust be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.Posting Detail InformationNEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines - In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.Close Date