Grants & Contracts Accounting Specialist

AAMU Alumni Association, Inc.; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AAMU Alumni Association, Inc. is seeking a Grants Accountant to maintain ledgers for restricted funds and support post-award financial administration. You will prepare journal entries, monitor budgets, and assist with grant invoicing and financial reporting to sponsors and PI offices.

This role requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with a collaborative team. Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Must have 1 year of grants and contracts accounting experience or 2 years of related accounting/financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and transaction journals for restricted funds.
• Analyze expenditures, encumbrances, cash disbursements, and cash receipts.
• Reconcile GL and subsidiary ledgers; assist month-end/year-end close per Uniform Guidance.
• Perform reporting and compliance activities; prepare journal entries and monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management

Oral and written communication

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

AAMU Alumni Association, Inc. is seeking a Grants Accountant to maintain ledgers for restricted funds and support post-award financial administration. You will prepare journal entries, monitor budgets, and assist with grant invoicing and financial reporting to sponsors and PI offices.

This role requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with a collaborative team. Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.