Grant Accounting Manager — Grants & Compliance

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Grant Accounting Manager to oversee payroll accounting and financial services for grants related to the Jackson Heart Study, while assisting investigators with grant submissions to federal and non-federal sponsors.

The role involves budget revisions, run-rate analysis, and monitoring of grants for compliance with private, local, state, and federal policies, plus producing required grant reports for authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field plus two (2) years of experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of grants accounting and related regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete payroll accounting adjustments to ensure accurate payroll expenditure according to run rate
• Submission of grant proposals to federal and non-federal sponsors
• Budget revisions/projections for grants corresponding with run rate
• Reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance
• Financial grant reporting to granting authorities
• Maintain accurate effort reporting/certification
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Coordinates with internal and external customers to answer questions, convey information, and resolve accounting issues
• Compiles reports, supporting documentation, and analysis as needed to assist management.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Administration or related field

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Grant Accounting Manager to oversee payroll accounting and financial services for grants related to the Jackson Heart Study, while assisting investigators with grant submissions to federal and non-federal sponsors.

The role involves budget revisions, run-rate analysis, and monitoring of grants for compliance with private, local, state, and federal policies, plus producing required grant reports for authorities.