Staff Accountant

Position Information Title: SPONSORED PROGRAM ACCOUNTANT Posting Number: SRGV8976 Number of Vacancies: 2 Location: Grants and Contracts Department, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley FTE: 1 FLSA: Exempt Scope of Job: Responsible for fiscal management of externally funded sponsored projects, including account set‑up, closeout, fund reconciliation, and ensuring expenditures are allowable and appropriate. Description of Duties Perform compliance reviews and fund approvals of expenditure requests for assigned sponsored projects. Provide policy and procedure interpretation to University departments and prepare reports for federal and sponsoring agencies. Ensure budget adjustments meet sponsor guidelines. Prepare financial reports promptly and accurately. Apply understanding of effort reporting and cost sharing regulations. Prepare invoices and financial reports, submitting to sponsors after verifying award and institutional requirements. Advise sponsored program managers, investigators, and staff on compliance, procedures, account status, termination dates, and fund balances. Interpret and administer rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the University and external agencies. Guide sponsored program managers and staff on OMB Circulars A‑21 and A‑110. Conduct project account reconciliations, monitor indirect cost recovery calculations, and review and approve cost transfers. Assist director with special projects and financial reporting tasks regarding sponsored projects. Request and post federal funds drawdowns. Monitor and collect accounts receivable for sponsored projects. Maintain accounting records, ledgers, and reports for assigned projects, reconciling account reports using the University’s accounting system. Make accounting journal entries for adjustments or corrections to project accounts. Conduct training sessions in the discipline area. Provide schedules and reports to management. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervision Received: Specific supervision from assigned supervisor. Given: None. Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from an accredited university. Preferred Education N/A Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience Two (2) years of governmental or fund accounting experience. Preferred Experience Experience in sponsored programs accounting, including budget preparation and contract and grant administration. Equipment Use of standard office equipment. Working Conditions Office environment; may require some travel and weekend work. Other Requirements Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles, grants management regulations (OMB Circulars A‑21, A‑110, A‑133), customer service, database and spreadsheet software. Employment Category Full‑Time. Salary Minimum and posted salary: Commensurate with experience. Position Availability Available as of 05/26/2026. EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, colour, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University is committed to complying with all government requirements and ensuring non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr