Grant Accounting Specialist | GAAP, Reporting & Close

Quest Oracle Community; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA and Flex spending

Employer match retirement plan

Life and disability coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Allegheny College seeks a Grant Accountant to oversee financial administration of grant funds, ensuring expenditures align with agreements and GAAP. You will prepare statements, coordinate fund draws, and support audit and compliance activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years of experience (4–7 preferred), and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems with accounting modules. Competitive benefits and full-time exempt status are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• ERP experience with integrated accounting and accounts payable.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Maintain data integrity across financial records.

Responsibilities

• Perform grant accounting, budgets, and journal entries in Oracle.
• Review expenses, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with sponsors, PI staff, and financial services.
• Prepare grant-related schedules, match funding, and reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with audits and compliance for federal grants.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Time management

Maintain integrity of information

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP with accounting module

Job description

Allegheny College seeks a Grant Accountant to oversee financial administration of grant funds, ensuring expenditures align with agreements and GAAP. You will prepare statements, coordinate fund draws, and support audit and compliance activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years of experience (4–7 preferred), and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems with accounting modules. Competitive benefits and full-time exempt status are offered.