Job Description: Job Posting Number: Position Title: Contracts and Grants Accountant Department: Position Type: Class Title: Staff Regular or Contingent II: Regular (PIN) Rank: Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual Faculty: Job Close Date: 05/07/2024 Desired Start Date: FLSA: Exempt Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Open Date: 04/23/2024 Close Date: 05/07/2024 Open Until Filled: No Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitor financial activities of and provide accounting support for the University’s restricted funds, including financial aid,
• Assist in the development of budgets for grant and contract funded programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the daily financial operational procedures for restricted fund activity.
• Ensure the timely receipt of grant and contract related reimbursements to the university.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the university’s indirect cost reimbursement rate.
• Prepare sponsor agency financial reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in development and delivery of periodic training for principle investigators.
• Analyze financial records (Oracle) at least on a monthly basis for compilation of billing and cash draw-down requirements.
• Ensures appropriate procedures are followed timely for closing grants and contracts as required.
• Ensures compliance with all reporting and audit requirements relating to grants and contracts, including maintaining proper supporting documentation.
• Advises Grants Manager of possible problems concerning grants and contracts.
• Other related duties, as assigned.
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in accounting preferred. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: • Thorough knowledge of contract and grant accounting regulations, including OMB Circulars.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practice of fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of automated systems; preferably PeopleSoft Financials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with different levels of management.
• Proficient in use of computer spreadsheets and word-processing.
• Ability to develop and make effective presentations required. Conditions of Employment: Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. Other: Union position.
BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
