Grant Accountant: Cash & Receivables (0-2 yrs, CRA)

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Grant Accountant for Cash & Receivables to manage accounting and reporting for grants, awards, and contracts in alignment with sponsor guidelines and university policies. You will prepare and maintain accurate records and support financial oversight.

You will collaborate with principal investigators, departmental staff, and the finance team to review expenditures, approve requisitions, and ensure timely reporting. A CRA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares, and maintains accurate accounting and reporting records for grants, awards, and contracts from various sponsors.
• Ensures compliance with contract terms, sponsor reporting guidelines, and university policies.
• Reviews award criteria and access elements such as length of award and reporting requirements.
• Approves purchase requisitions, travel vouchers, Personnel Action Forms, and other expenditures.
• Reviews and transfers budget and expense amounts in line with policies.
• Serves as liaison between principal investigators, departmental staff, and finance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Grant Accountant for Cash & Receivables to manage accounting and reporting for grants, awards, and contracts in alignment with sponsor guidelines and university policies. You will prepare and maintain accurate records and support financial oversight.

You will collaborate with principal investigators, departmental staff, and the finance team to review expenditures, approve requisitions, and ensure timely reporting. A CRA certification is preferred.