Post-Award Grants Accountant

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law invites applications for a Grants Accountant. This role supports post‑award financial management of externally funded grants and contracts, coding in the financial system, and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, reimbursements, tuition remission on grants, and indirect revenue distribution, with a focus on compliance and accurate record‑keeping in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and rules related to finance and grants management.
• Experience with accounting principles and financial analysis; proficient in Excel/Outlook.
• Ability to maintain records and communicate information effectively.
• Initiative, self-direction, and ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; combinations of experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Post-award grant, fund, and budget coding in the financial system.
• Budget and expenditure monitoring for sponsored projects.
• Financial management of award reimbursements/revenue and tuition remission on grants.
• Monitoring indirect revenue distribution and federal line of credit reimbursements.
• Assist with data collection and preparation of financial reports.

Skills

Grants accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner Financial System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law invites applications for a Grants Accountant. This role supports post‑award financial management of externally funded grants and contracts, coding in the financial system, and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, reimbursements, tuition remission on grants, and indirect revenue distribution, with a focus on compliance and accurate record‑keeping in a dynamic research environment.