Grant Accountant I-III

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); Hybrid; USD 50,400 - 78,750; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Stillwater invites applications for a Grant Accountant role responsible for administering federal, state, and private sponsored awards, invoicing, financial reporting, and reconciling disbursements.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, progression through UnivAcct I-III, and CPA/CRA certifications. Strong Excel skills and ability to coordinate with sponsors and college offices are essential. Hybrid or remote work options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or related field (degree conferred on or before start date).
• Univ Acct I – no experience required; Univ Acct II – two years of related experience; Univ Acct III – five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal, state, and private sponsored awards.
• Invoicing, financial reporting, and preparation of reconciliations.
• Auditing disbursements and ensuring allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
• Monthly review of financial reports for each award and communicating with sponsors.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Audit standards

Fund accounting

10-Key by touch

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Univ Acct I

Univ Acct II

Univ Acct III

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Cindy Martens, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Hybrid and remote work options will be evaluated based on the role and candidate fit.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$50,400 - $78,750

Salary

About this Position

Administer federal, state, and private sponsored awards. Invoicing, financial reporting, preparation of financial reconciling documents, auditing of all disbursements. Interpretation and application of cost accounting standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, state regulations/laws, University policy and procedure and any terms and conditions of the award. Approval of expenditures via various electronic systems for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Monthly review of financial reports for each award. Monitoring of outstanding receivables to extend to working with outside sponsors, college research offices, and faculty to assure payments received. Communication with sponsors and guidance to colleges on various issues. Assist with Grant and Contract Shared Services Agreement(s). Training to outside offices as requested by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Accounting or related field.

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Univ Acct I - no experience required.

  Univ Acct II - Two years of related experience.

  Univ Acct III - Five years of related experience.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

1. Personal computer skills and experience with software application such as Excel, Word, Power Point; familiar with Internet and HTML.
2. Good working knowledge of accounting principles, audit standards and fund accounting principles, federal and state regulations.
3. Ability to "think through" problems or analyze problems and formulate solutions before going to supervisor.
4. Self-starter in approach to work; reaches for more responsibility and knowledge.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and speaking.
6. 10-Key by touch required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience in state fund accounting; federal, state, and private grant/contract accounting; and cost accounting.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Research Administrator

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Grant Accounting or Sponsored Programs Post Award Experience