Manager-Grant Accounting/Accounting Services

University of Denver; Marquette (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University in Marquette seeks a finance professional to plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, university policies, federal circulars and IRS rules.

This role oversees post‑award financial management, including expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, grant close‑out and audits, and collaborates with teams to support annual budgets and endowment projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Four years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and tax laws.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to plan and prioritize.
• Teamwork and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting.
• Monitor, review and document University financial transactions for compliance with accounting principles, University policies, federal circulars and IRS rules.
• Prepare financial statements, annual audits, income tax return, revenue projections for endowments and expenditure projections for special projects.
• Responsible for post award financial management functions, including expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, grant close-out, and audit.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Finance

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Computer skills

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Brief Statement of Duties

Plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting. Monitor, review and document University financial transactions for compliance with accounting principles, University policies, federal circulars and Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations. Prepare and/or assist with preparation of many of the University's financial statements, annual audits, income tax return, revenue projections of University endowments and expenditure projections for special projects. Responsible for all post award financial management functions, including expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, grant close-out, and audit.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Minimum Work Experience

Four years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties

• Current knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Oral and written communication and comprehension skills.
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment.
• Computer and software application skills.
• Current knowledge of tax laws.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Master's Degree in Business and/or CPA certificate.
• Higher education fund accounting seminars and workshops.
• Experience in financial accounting for federal, state, and local grants.
• Certified Fiscal Research Administrator or comparable certification.

Other

This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Contact Information

Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.