Grant Accountant

## Grant AccountantApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Coral Gables, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100098971**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The Office of Research Administration (ORA) has an exciting opportunity for a Grant Accountant at the Coral Gables Campus.**CORE JOB SUMMARY**The Grant Accountant monitors sponsored research accounts from award set up through closeout while adhering to University, State and Federal policies. This position acts as a liaison between the university departments and auditors and plays an important role in all post-award compliance to ensure that budgets are not overspent, grant periods are adhered to, costs are allowable under the grant and accounting records are maintained in good order and for the proper time.**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS*** Monitors internal monitoring reports monthly to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.* Ensures high quality, efficient service to the research community.* Assists in the completion of all aspects of the annual Single Audit report for federal and state awards.* Assists with internal and external audits pertaining to the activities of Contracts and Grants.* Maintains knowledge of current federal issues related to grants and audits of state, local government and non-profit organizations; interprets OMB (Office of Management and Budget) Uniform Guidance for other agreements.* Assists with the creation and maintenance of Allocation Definitions in Workday related to all required allocations on sponsored awards.* Ensures high quality, efficient service to the research community, and participates in innovative customer service initiatives.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.*****CORE QUALIFICATIONS****Education:**Bachelor’s degree in relevant field**Certification and Licensing:**CPA certification preferred**Experience:**Minimum 3 years of relevant experience**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations related to Research Administration, including the Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and major Federal funding agency guidelines.* Excellent computer skills and facility with using MS Excel (sorting, pivot tables, filtering, basic formulas)* Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.* Excellent communication skills, ability to translate and summarize numbers into an understandable. narrative to others; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.* Demonstrated experience using institutional systems.The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr