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Grants Accountant

Full-time

Sparks Group

Job Summary/Company :

Sparks Group in partnership with a leading academic research institution is seeking a Grants Accountant. As the Grants Accountant you will be responsible for grant expenditure monitoring and compliance, accounting general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and budget re-allocations as well as preparing invoices and various financial reports. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 1 year of relative accounting experience, is proficient in Excel and any large ERP system, is detail oriented, highly organized, and a proactive communicator. If you’re seeking a new opportunity, apply now!

Responsibilities :

  • Monitor accounting ledgers for compliance, process journal entries (indirect costs, fringe, clinical research reallocations), and maintain grant award profiles and activity statuses in PeopleSoft.
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual sponsor invoices and financial reports with supporting documentation, while assisting cash operations with aging A/R collections.
  • Ensure all costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable per Uniform Guidance/federal regulations, while compiling documentation for annual Uniform Guidance and sponsor desk audits.
  • Perform routine and ad hoc financial analyses, correct errors via analytical techniques, assist with fiscal system updates, and provide technical guidance to Grant Accountants.
  • Maintain strict adherence to responsible conduct of research standards, ensuring proper utilization of grant resources, data confidentiality, and compliance training completion.

Qualifications/Background Profile :

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Minimum of 1 year of relative accounting experience
  • Proficient in Excel and a large ERP system
  • Knowledge of GAAP

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