Grants Accountant - Omaha, United States - University of Nebraska Omaha

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

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Job Title
Grants Accountant

Job Grade
AB16-S

Division
Academic Affairs

College/Dept
Office of Research & Creative Activity

Department

ORCA
Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency)
100

Work Schedule
8:00 - 5:00, Monday to Friday

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Yes - partial remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information
$50,000-$58,000/year

Pay Schedule
Annually

FLSA Designation
Exempt

Position Summary

The Grants Accountant I role will financially manage grants and contracts for assigned areas of the University that receive grants and contracts.

Interpret appropriate rules and standards to ensure efficient operations and compliance. This is an entry level accounting role with close supervision.

Job Duties


Responsibility Area:
Research project support


Duties:
Provide support to Project Investigators (PI) and Department Staff in solving problems that arise with their grants and contracts. Ensure timely and proper expenditure of grant funds in compliance with Private, State, and Federal requirements.

Focus on Professional Development by keeping current on federal rules and regulations by attending conferences and webinars so it can be shared with the PI and staff.

Percentage Of Time
35


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Monitoring project financial activities


Duties:

Monitor less complex WBS related expenditures to ensure they are allowable, allocable, and reasonable and in compliance with the Sponsoring Agency regulations, Uniform Guidance, and University policies.

Prepare and submit financial reports and invoices for assigned grants and contracts to Grants Accounting Manager and Sponsoring Agencies monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually to meet reporting deadlines.

Percentage Of Time
35


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Reviewing and posting entries in accounting systems


Duties:
Review exceeding budget notices from SAP and work with the PI and Department Staff to correct issues. Post journal entries as needed.

Review Recurring Payment Forms (RPF) and Subaward Invoices submitted for less complex WBS related expenditures to ensure charges are appropriate and within budget.

Review Project Verification Statements (PVS) once they are verified and follow up with the departments if any changes/corrections need addressed to remain in compliance.

Percentage Of Time
10


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Creating award accounts and files


Duties:

Under the close direction of the Grants Accounting Manager, assign new WBS numbers and process award amendments in SAP, as notified through MavGrants.

Create new award files during the setup process, maintain files throughout, and follow the close-out procedure upon termination.

Percentage Of Time
10


Essential Function:
Yes


Responsibility Area:
Other duties as assigned


Duties:

Other duties as assigned, such as distributing physical and electronic mail and processing check deposits, according to the team's coverage schedule.

Running ad hoc reports and pulling grant documents for audits, as needed; as well as other items that may arise.

Percentage Of Time
10


Essential Function:
Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Required Experience

One to three years of grants financial management or related accounting and post award administration in a university, government, or other research related-setting.

Required License/Certification

N/A


Required Additional Qualifications:
Basic computer skills and attention to detail. Must understand generally accepted accounting practices and procedures.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Preferred Experience

One to three years of grants financial management or related accounting and post award administration in a university, government, or other research related-setting.

Preferred License/Certification

N/A


Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Basic computer skills and attention to detail. Must understand generally accepted accounting practices and procedures.

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check
No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No

Drug Screen
No

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