Grant Accountant – Cash & Receivables Specialist

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

0-2 Years experience

Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Job description

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