Senior Grants & Contracts Accountant

UCI group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Contracts and Grants Accountant to independently manage accounting and analytical activities for assigned contract and grant funds. The role covers award setups, project allocations, financial reporting, invoicing, A/R monitoring, and closeouts in CGA.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with complex regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and generate customized reporting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis.
• Experience managing high-volume transactions and deadlines.
• Knowledge of contracts and grants administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage accounting and analytical activities for assigned contract and grant funds.
• Set up awards, allocate projects, and prepare financial reports.
• Handle deposits, invoicing, cash management, and A/R monitoring.
• Perform data extraction and reporting from data warehouses; maintain tracking spreadsheets.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and post-award processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Deadline management

Data analysis

Customer service focus

Transaction volume management

Spreadsheet/database skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Data warehouse

Job description

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Contracts and Grants Accountant to independently manage accounting and analytical activities for assigned contract and grant funds. The role covers award setups, project allocations, financial reporting, invoicing, A/R monitoring, and closeouts in CGA.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with complex regulatory guidelines.