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GRANT ACCOUNTANT/SR GRANT ACCOUNTANT - Sponsored Accounting at Tufts University

Posted in Accounting 7 months ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA) is responsible for the fiscal management of grants and contracts in accordance with government regulations, donor requirements, and University policy. SPA establishes new grants and analyzes/processes financial data within the PeopleSoft general ledger. SPA is also responsible for projecting cash needs and drawing funds from letter of credit agencies, issuing invoices to donors, and cash collection.

The Grant Accountant/Senior Grant Accountant will:

  • * Maintain the fiscal management of grants and contracts in accordance with government regulations, donor requirements, and University policy;
  • * Interact with Faculty, department assistants and administration;
  • * Monitor cash flow;
  • * Establish new grants and monitor expenditure activity;
  • * Analyze and process financial data within the PeopleSoft general ledger;
  • * Project cash needs, draw funds from letter of credit agencies, issue invoices to donors and facilitate cash collection;
  • * Generate financial reports for a variety of reporting requirements to sponsors and for University analysis;
  • * Establish departmental deadlines, run reports, prepare balance sheets and schedules, and relay information to General Accounting for financial statement preparation.

Basic Requirements: For the Grant Accountant, a bachelors degree with 2-3 years of related experience. For the Senior Grant Accountant, a bachelors degree with 3-5 years of experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. Title and rate of pay will be determined based on the length and type of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred. Should possess strong analytical, technical, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to think and work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of PeopleSoft are desirable.

Please apply online at www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs

Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

JOB REQUISITION # 45891



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