Grant Accountant (Cash & Receivables)

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Center (IN); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 128 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ seeks a Grant Accountant for Cash & Receivables to support principal investigators and staff, assuring compliance with grant terms, sponsor reporting, and university policies. You will prepare and maintain accounting records and assist with reporting requirements.

Essential functions include reviewing and maintaining records for grants and contracts, approving expenditures, transferring budget and expense amounts, and acting as a liaison between

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 0-2 years of experience preferred.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Reviews, prepares, and maintains accurate accounting and reporting records for grants, awards, and contracts.
• Ensures accordance with contract terms, sponsor reporting guidelines, and university policies.
• Reviews sponsored award criteria and accesses account and grant elements, length of award, and reporting types.
• Approves purchase requisitions, travel expense vouchers, Personnel Action Forms, and other expenditures.
• Reviews and transfers budget and expense amounts in compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Serves as liaison between principal investigators, departmental staff, and finance/budget department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

0-2 Years experience

Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Description du poste

Title

Grant Accountant Cash & Receivables

Reports To

Senior Executive Director of Sponsored Research Administration and Finance

Position Summary

Provides accounting and support services to principal investigators and supporting staff in accordance with grant and contract terms and conditions, sponsor reporting guidelines, and university policies and procedures. Prepares and maintains accounting and reporting records.

Essential Functions

• Reviews, prepares, and maintains accurate accounting and reporting records for grants, awards, and contracts from federal, state, industry, and other awarding entities.
• Ensures accordance with contract terms and conditions, sponsor reporting guidelines, and university policies and procedures.
• Reviews sponsored award criteria and accesses account and grant elements, length of award, and types of reporting requirements.
• Approves purchase requisitions, travel expense vouchers, Personnel Action Forms, and other expenditures.
• Reviews and transfers budget and expense amounts in compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Serves as liaison between principal investigators, departmental administrative staff, and finance and budget department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 0-2 Years experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Department

Office of Research & Development

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range

Professional Staff -24

Compensation

$68,693.61 - $127,734.26

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

Flsa

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Additional Information

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