Post Award Grant Accountant - Glenside, United States - Arcadia University
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Post Award Grant Accountant :AC273A
Glenside, PA, USA
Job Description: Arcadia University is looking for an Accounting professional who would like to become a member of the dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about financial operations and focused on growing sponsored research portfolio and providing excellent faculty/staff support in the implementation of grant awards.
Post Award Grants Accountant performs accounting work for sponsored awards and supports the work of the Director of Sponsored Research & Programs, as well as the Director of Purchasing and Contracts on all post-award financial-related tasks from award set-up in the financial system through close-out. The individual understands and remains current in applicable federal regulations and agency policies and procedures for compliant financial management of sponsored awards including 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as well as generally accepted accounting principles. The Post Award Grant Accountant ensures institutional compliance with award terms and conditions and applicable institutional policy; ensures that financial reports to sponsors and principal investigators / project directors are accurate and provided in a timely manner. The individual manages sponsored programs financial data and ensures its integrity and accuracy.
Location: Glenside
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Evaluates post-award financial systems and procedures and identifies strategies and practices to promote efficiency and workflow including the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and financial reports related to post award financial administration
Works collaboratively with Finance, IT, and other departments to design and implement regular financial reports for campus use in managing sponsored awards
Identifies, defines, and resolves issues related to post award grant or contract activities in accordance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations pertaining to sponsored programs administration
Makes prudent, consistent, and independent judgments and decisions regarding compliance with institutional policy as well as federal and state regulations governing post award grants and contracts
Ensures responsible subaward management
Ensures University compliance with effort reporting procedures in support of personnel compensation on sponsored projects
Provides guidance to faculty and staff on post award issues such as applicable regulations, interpretation of sponsor post award guidelines such as allowability of expenses, or other financial questions related to sponsor programs
Reviews pre-award budgets and justifications for accuracy and allowability of costs
Monitors grant expenses, ensuring allowability and adequacy of documentation
Maintains records and files per University and sponsor's records-retention requirements
Regularly and consistently monitors fiscal activity on grants for cost compliance
Submits requests for reimbursements to sponsors and handles drawdowns, and prepares financial reports for sponsors
Monitors and corrects account transaction activity
Evaluates cost transfer forms for proper documentation and approvals of cost allowability in compliance with sponsor guidelines for journal entries and HR actions
Provides regular projections of grant account expenditures
Responsible for the development and dissemination of training programs including face to face and online training for faculty and staff pertaining to responsible financial management of sponsored awards
Serves as a university expert on OMB Uniform Guidance 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and other regulatory rules including Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures and Government Accounting Standards Board as they relate to post awards grants administration
Assists faculty and staff in the appropriate management of grant accounts
Leads grant closeout, overdraft resolution
Reviews invoices for processing
Assists with collection or analysis of financial data as required for audit requests, special report request, proposal development, etc.
Prepare year-end, audit-ready grant workpapers and coordinate year-end close processes for grants.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or related field with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations including Uniform Guidance
Excellent computer skills
Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Exceptional judgement, strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, time management skills
Knowledge of advanced financial operations principles
Demonstrated experience in financial research administration and grants management accounting
Commitment to excellent customer service
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and process large amounts of information
Experience in the following applications: to have knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) and also a working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and also the Google suite (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive).
Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at
Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.
We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.
At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.