Contracts & Grants Accountant - Budgets & Compliance

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Contracts & Grants Accountant to oversee financial activities for extramural programs supporting research and related areas. The role emphasizes reviewing award documents, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal and sponsor regulations.

The position collaborates with investigators and staff on budgetary matters and manages grant closeout processes, reconciliations, and final reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree with related experience in accounting services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed financial reviews and analyzes sponsored agreements, including project periods and payment terms.
• Updates the financial system with sponsored, cost-share, and third-party accounts.
• Processes amendments to awards, budget reallocations, and interim reporting from inception to closeout.
• Prepares and submits financial reports per sponsored agreements and invoices sponsors on behalf of the University.
• Ensures accurate billing of grant and contract receivables and consolidates federal fund draw requests.
• Provides regulatory guidance to faculty, administrative units, and staff on sponsored research requirements.
• Maintains expertise in 2 CFR 200 and related regulations for sponsored research.
• Reviews cost transfers for sponsored projects and ensures proper recording and execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a Contracts & Grants Accountant to oversee financial activities for extramural programs supporting research and related areas. The role emphasizes reviewing award documents, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal and sponsor regulations.

The position collaborates with investigators and staff on budgetary matters and manages grant closeout processes, reconciliations, and final reporting.