Senior Grants Accountant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,259 - 65,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

NEOMED seeks a Senior Grants Accountant to act as Authorized Financial Officer for all sponsored program awards, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and timely financial reporting. This role coordinates grant accounting tasks, monitors sub-recipients, audits expenses, and provides guidance to PIs and fiscal staff to optimize award management.

Starting salary ranges from $55,259 to $65,390 and the position offers a hybrid work environment with a comprehensive benefits package,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in Grants Accounting Administration with former OMB Circulars A-21, A-133, A-110 and 2CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance.
• Extensive computer experience especially with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Fund management: coordinating and performing a full range of professional accounting duties for all NEOMED grants.
• Financial reporting: prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual external reporting and time & effort reporting per rules/regulations.

Skills

Grants accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Banner

Kuali Research Grants Management System

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Grants Accountant

Position Type: Admin/Professional

Department: Research & Sponsored Programs

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: MN9

Summary: Act as the Authorized Financial Officer for all assigned sponsored program awards including required certifications under penalty of law; audit program expenses to be reported externally. Perform required sub-recipient/contractor monitoring. Provide executive review of award expenses with PI/faculty to assist in the financial management component of their award. As a vital connector between accounting and program staff, the Senior Grants Accountant must possess the ability to visualize and comprehend varying perspectives and provide professional guidance and recommendations on grant related issues, and key financial and operational best practices.

Principal Functional Responsibilities:

• Fund Management: Responsible for coordinating and performing a full range of professional accounting duties associated with all NEOMED accounting and financial reporting functions, including specialized fiscal grant management tasks in all areas to include ensuring compliance with all applicable federal accounting and financial reporting requirements, assist as needed with daily accounting operations, prepare regular and special financial reports for grant project managers; provide business support to designated Principal Investigators (PI) and/or Faculty Leaders for all aspects of financial fund management, support includes financial training of research staff as it relates to their sponsored programs, assist sub-recipients with grant financial reporting if needed, work with PIs on re-budgeting their award to ensure changes still comply with award terms. When financial adjustments require sponsor involvement or prior approval, serve as the Authorized Financial Official and work directly with the applicable sponsoring agency. Provide current award balance and assist when requested by PIs on projecting spending trends and balances to ensure the PI has necessary information for informed spending decisions; answer all financial questions of the PI/researcher.
• Financial Reporting: Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual external reporting of financial information and time & effort reporting for designated and sponsored award funds per required accounting and/or sponsor rules/regulations. Acts as the Authorized Financial Official for all assigned awards, and provides such certification whenever required by the agency. Certifies expenses included with federal reporting under penalty of law that financial information is correct, per the uniform guidance requirement. Must meet all internal and sponsor reporting timelines. Acts as liaison for sponsor audit of awards in which he/she is the Authorized Financial Official; assists the director of grants accounting in annual Uniform Guidance federal audit.
• Sub-Recipient/Contractor Monitoring: Manages the due diligence process for each sub-recipient’s ability to comply with federal regulations with a thorough review of all their financial and operational data provided as well as evaluating each grantee based on the risk assessment. Designs and executes individualized sub-recipient monitoring processes, including verifying sub-recipient reporting, conducting assessments and desk reviews, collecting, and analyzing data, documenting results, and identifying and discussing implications. Compiles sub-recipient financial data into composite reports to federal granting agencies.
• Internal Auditing: Audits grant expenses including Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), P-card charges, invoices, and expense reports for compliance with grant budgets, sponsor, and University policy restrictions, allowability, and reasonableness. When required, certifies under penalty law that each approved expenditure is compliant with all laws and regulations required by the sponsor.
• Cash Management: Manages the cash flow for designated awards and restricted indexes through reviewing and certifying sponsor/customer invoices to be sent. Responsible for all invoices that serve also as a financial report, and invoices that include specialized reports detailing cost share. Authorizes drawdowns from federal agencies and submits the internal and external financial reporting associated with these functions. Maintains the DHHS Payment management system account for NEOMED and the applicable reporting required through that system.
• Policy Compliance/Maintenance: Works in conjunction with the Director of Grants Accounting in the creation and implementation of University policies related to grants accounting through investigation and training of sponsor (state and federal) rules/regulations, accounting regulations, and industry best practices.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in Grants Accounting Administration with former OMB Circulars A-21, A-133, A-110 and 2CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance.
• Extensive computer experience especially with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Fund accounting and higher education experience.
• Experience with Banner and/or Kuali Research Grants Management System.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information:

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) Office of Grants Accounting. NEOMED is a mission‑driven, community‑based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Grants Accountant who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team‑oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team‑based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range:

$55,259 - $65,390, commensurate with experience.

Benefits & Perks:

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well‑being, and long‑term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA); Short‑and long‑term disability coverage, Long‑term care coverage options, and Life insurance.

Retirement:

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future.

Paid Time Off:

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year.

Additional Benefits:

Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months); Educational benefits with our partner universities; Ongoing investment in your professional growth through onsite training and Lean Six Sigma certification; Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work‑life balance.

To apply, visit https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/6888

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.