Post Award Accountant
University of South Carolina
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Job summary
University of South Carolina is seeking a Post Award Accountant to manage a portfolio of sponsored awards, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance with award requirements. You will guide Principal Investigators and departments through the post-award lifecycle and collaborate across financial teams.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 3+ years of experience and familiarity with grant management, budgeting, and ERP systems such as PeopleSoft.
Qualifications
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience.
- Experience with grant management and sponsored awards is preferred.
- Knowledge of federal/state fiscal accounting processes is desired.
Responsibilities
- Monitor sponsored award expenses for allowability, allocability, and budgeting compliance.
- Provide financial guidance to Principal Investigators and departments throughout the post-award lifecycle.
- Prepare journal entries and assist in closeouts for sponsored awards.
- Review Notices of Award, maintain records, and ensure accurate award setup.
- Generate financial reports and support audits and inquiries as needed.
- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable and other Post Award staff.
Skills
Education
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Job description
STA00590PO26
Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis
Post Award Accounting
Post Award Accountant
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132958
P3 - Professional
Post Award Accountant
Columbia
Richland
Division of Administration and Finance
DAF Controller's Office
G10
MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336
$65,000-$75,000
Full Time
37.5
- Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:40am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
- Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office operations.
12 months
Fiscal Accounting
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
The Post Award Accountant will comprehensively manage a portfolio of sponsored awards to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance and technical assistance to Principal Investigators and departments throughout the post-award lifecycle.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- PeopleSoft or other ERP experience
- Higher education experience
- Sponsored award and/or contract accounting experience
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
- Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to understand and research, the principles of grant management and reporting.
- Knowledge of federal and state fiscal accounting processes.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data, reports, and contract terms and conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Monitor sponsored award expenses to ensure charges are allowable, allocable, reasonable, consistent, and within budget, ensuring compliance with award, sponsor, and institutional requirements. Provide financial guidance and support to Principal Investigators and departmental staff by fielding inquiries, interpreting award, sponsor, institutional requirements and assisting in resolving financial issues. Perform accounting and administrative duties related to sponsored awards, including maintaining accurate records, preparing journal entries, and completing timely closeouts.
Yes
40
Review and analyze Notices of Award to interpret terms and conditions, award restrictions, sponsor requirements, and complication obligations, ensuring accurate award setup and ongoing financial management in accordance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on award requirements and milestones.
Yes
20
Prepare and review financial reports for sponsored awards, ensuring accuracy, completeness, timely submission, and compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Provide other financial status information to sponsors and support audits and inquiries as needed.
Yes
20
Collaborate with Accounts Receivable Accountants and Post Award Accountants on sponsored award matters. Provide backup and intradepartmental support as needed.
Yes
10
Assist in the review, analysis, and evaluation of existing policies, procedures, programs, plans, systems, and operations to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of program performance standards, including best practices and standard operating procedures, to ensure knowledge transfer and understanding.
Yes
10
No
Non-Essential
1
08/04/2026
09/03/2026
No
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 3, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210994
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