Grant Accounting Specialist – Post-Award & Compliance

Grand-Valley-State-University; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI is seeking a grants accounting professional to manage post-award activities for assigned grants from award setup through final closeout.

You will monitor expenditures and budgets, prepare project financial reports, manage receivables and Workday billing, record journal entries, and perform reconciliations and subrecipient monitoring in line with Uniform Guidance and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or sponsored awards administration.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with faculty and staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award accounting activities for assigned grants and contracts from award setup through final closeout.
• Monitor grant expenditures, budgets, and financial activity to ensure compliance with award terms and policies.
• Provide financial support to Principal Investigators, including preparing project financial reports and reviewing budgets.
• Manage grant receivables and Workday billing schedules, including invoicing and collections.
• Prepare and record related journal entries and ensure accurate period recording.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations and supporting workpapers.
• Perform subrecipient monitoring in accordance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and Single Audit requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and documentation for audits and other reporting needs.
• Identify discrepancies and assist with process improvements related to grant accounting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI is seeking a grants accounting professional to manage post-award activities for assigned grants from award setup through final closeout.

You will monitor expenditures and budgets, prepare project financial reports, manage receivables and Workday billing, record journal entries, and perform reconciliations and subrecipient monitoring in line with Uniform Guidance and university policies.