Grant Senior Accountant

Purpose of Position Provide advanced accounting and financial reporting support for grants, contracts, and restricted funds, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective stewardship of sponsored resources. Primary Responsibilities Prepare and review internal and external financial reports and invoices by analyzing data from multiple financial systems Perform grant and general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting Prepare and review routine and non‑routine journal entries, budget entries, and adjustments for grants and related accounts Serve as a primary accounting resource for principal investigators and departmental administrators, providing guidance on routine grant‑related questions and resolving issues Review grant expenditures (including purchasing, travel, and procurement card transactions) for compliance with grant terms, University policies, and proper account coding Research, resolve, and correct transaction and posting errors across multiple systems Support grant and contract closeout activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial resolution Prepare documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests related to grants and sponsored programs Assist with grant training workshops and contribute to user education efforts Prepare special financial analyses and reports as requested by leadership Identify opportunities for process improvements related to grant accounting, reporting, and internal controls Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Minimum of 2–3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience Demonstrated experience with grant or restricted fund accounting, including financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance review Strong working knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports Ability to analyze financial data from multiple sources, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently Experience working with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non‑financial stakeholders High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education, research administration, government, or sponsored programs accounting Knowledge of federal and non‑federal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance) Experience supporting internal and external audits Experience working directly with principal investigators or departmental administrators Demonstrated ability to recommend or implement process improvements related to financial controls or reporting Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience 2 years Pay Grade S72 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.