Contracts and Grants Accountant

Appalachian State University; North Carolina; Remote; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts and Grants Accountant to oversee grant administration and compliance. This role involves ensuring adherence to federal and state guidelines, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with various departments to facilitate the research mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and grant management, coupled with excellent communication skills. With the potential for remote work within North Carolina, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise can significantly impact the university's financial integrity and resource management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in grant administration preferred.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day grant administration and compliance activities.
• Prepare financial reports and invoices for external sponsors.

Skills

Grant Administration

Financial Reporting

Compliance Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

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Position Title	Contracts and Grants Accountant
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank
Position Number	095291
Department	Contracts and Grants Accounting - 415102

Position Summary Information

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

NA

Contract and Grant adminstration experience preferred.

Standard office environment. Position requires long periods of sitting and using a computer.

Minimum Qualifications
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The mission of the Controller's Office is to provide accountability for University resources and appropriate dissemination of financial information to maximize the use of University resources in compliance with Federal and State legislation, Federal and State policies and procedures, Board of Governors policies and procedures, Appalachian State University policies and procedures, and requirements of external funding sources. Perform day-to-day duties of Grant Administration: Following standard procedures for post award compliance in the Controller's Office, UNC-System Office Business Process Standards, sponsor regulation or program guidelines, and resolve routine problems and issues that arise with Contracts and Grants post award compliance activities. Perform necessary research and review to apply professional judgement to resolve unique problems and issues. Consult and communicate with supervisor on unusual situations or where inadequate training or communication has been provided regarding the issue. Monitor, examine and audit grant transactions for adherence to federal, state, university and sponsor guidelines. Following post award compliance procedures, Federal Uniform Guidance, and UNC-Business Process standards, research unusual activity to draw conclusions and report findings. Prepare other required Financial Reports as required by Contract and Grant agreements. At required intervals prepare accurate and timely financial status reports for external sponsors. Review/ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoices to Sponsors. Properly document submissions with evidence and supporting calculations to justify claims. Review payment status for further action. Apply knowledge of Federal Uniform Guidance, Agency/Program Guidelines, State Budget Manual, UNC-Business Process standards, and University policies and procedures to perform job functions. Use technology resources: Banner, E-print, WebFOCUS, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Mail, Slides), Internet, Agency/Sponsor software and web-based programs and research skills to perform job functions. Effectively communicate with Departments: Develop good working relationships with Principal Investigators (PI), Project Directors and Departmental Research Administrators (DRA), in order to facilitate the research mission of the University. Consult with PI's, DRA's, Chairs and Deans on policies and procedures as necessary. Convey federal, state, and university regulations related to grant management and post award compliance. Prepare invoices and reports for grants in required format. Effectively communicate with External Sponsors: Per legal agreements, prepare and submit timely financial reports for contracts and grants in the required formats. Resolve issues affecting reimbursements to the University. Prepare correspondence requesting budget revisions, clarifications on allowability as necessary to appropriately administer grants, contracts and agreements. Participate in monthly Finance & Administrative training meetings, adding perspective, and encouraging audience interaction This position has potential for a remote work arrangement within the State of North Carolina, consistent with university policy.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Mon-Fri 8-5
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$54,000 - $64,000
Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	05/06/2025
Closing Date	05/20/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	05/14/2025
Proposed Date of Hire	06/02/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references on the application or attach a List of References with contact Information. This position has potential for a remote work arrangement within the State of North Carolina, consistent with university policy.
Search Chair Name	Daniel Munt
Search Chair Email	[e-mail]
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50823
Posting Number	201501646P