Grants Accounting Specialist II — Post-Award

Inside Higher Ed; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Athens, GA seeks a Grants Accounting Spec II to manage invoicing and financial reporting for external sponsors. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree and 5 years of experience in accounting. The role requires strong skills in spreadsheet creation and effective communication with departmental contacts. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Ability to manage complex workloads independently.
• Experience with invoicing or awarding for sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Complete invoicing and awarding for external sponsors.
• Prepare financial reports on sponsored projects.
• Liaise with academic departments regarding grant requirements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Spreadsheet creation

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

A higher education institution in Athens, GA seeks a Grants Accounting Spec II to manage invoicing and financial reporting for external sponsors. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree and 5 years of experience in accounting. The role requires strong skills in spreadsheet creation and effective communication with departmental contacts. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.