Grants Accounting Associate I – On-site El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

Retirement programs

Paid vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee discounts & perks

Education assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a Grants Accounting role within Research Administration. This on-site position in El Paso, TX focuses on the lifecycle of sponsored awards, grant accounting, and ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies.

Candidate will perform entry-level accounting duties, learn Peoplesoft and related systems, and collaborate with multiple departments to support audits and external reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• Experience: No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level professional accounting duties under general supervision.
• Understands the life cycle of a grant and interprets sponsor contracts and guidelines.
• Monitors compliance with GAAP and sponsor guidelines; prepares financial statements and reports.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

R&I Tools

GART

Milestones Database

Subcontract Database

Job description

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a Grants Accounting role within Research Administration. This on-site position in El Paso, TX focuses on the lifecycle of sponsored awards, grant accounting, and ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies.

Candidate will perform entry-level accounting duties, learn Peoplesoft and related systems, and collaborate with multiple departments to support audits and external reporting requirements.