Grants Accountant II

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Grants & Contracts Accountant to ensure compliance with Federal, State and foundation rules for grants and contracts across the Uptown campus, Health Science Center, School of Public Health, and Primate Center.

The role involves post‑award accounting and some administrative duties for the Uptown campus, requiring strong analytical ability and good computer skills. This position supports a large, research‑driven university community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Two years of directly-related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with Federal, State and foundation rules/regulations regarding those agencies that have awarded grants and/or contracts to Tulane University.
• Post‑award accounting for the uptown campus, the Health Science Center, the School of Public Health, and the Primate Center.
• Some administrative responsibilities for the Uptown campus.

Skills

Analytical ability

Computer skills

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance

Job description

Compliance with Federal, State and foundation rules/regulations regarding those agencies that have awarded grants and/or contracts to Tulane University. This includes post‑award accounting for the uptown campus, the Health Science Center, the School of Public Health, and the Primate Center, as well as some administrative responsibilities for the Uptown campus.

Responsibilities

• Strong analytical ability
• Strong computer skills, with emphasis on spreadsheet and database applications
• Courteous and professional conduct

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance

Two years of directly-related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

About Us

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1557
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 10:11 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States (Hybrid)
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department FIN Grants & Contracts Accounting