Senior Grants & Post-Award Accountant - Compliance

Medical-College-of-Wisconsi; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Spending options

403B Retirement Package

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a grant and contract finance professional to provide financial, accounting, and administrative support for post-award activities. Responsibilities include external reporting, monthly invoicing, and monitoring expenditures for regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with department admins, enter data in Workday, and support closeouts and audits, requiring strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in grants and contracts accounting.
• Familiarity with federal/state grants and OMB Uniform Guidance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare external financial reports per agency guidelines on time for review and approval.
• Invoicing sponsors monthly and generating financial status reports.
• Review expenditures for regulatory compliance and accuracy with external agencies as needed.
• Prepare journal entries and cost transfers for project accounts.
• Manage grant activities and monitor budget reallocations and deficits.
• Create and review invoices, monitor receivables, and perform collections as needed.
• Enter all award/project information in Workday grants management system timely.
• Close out grants/contracts and support annual audits; manage time/effort reporting per OMB 2 CFR Part 200.
• Maintain internal controls and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Automated accounting software

Business Intelligence cubes

Reporting tools

Job description

Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a grant and contract finance professional to provide financial, accounting, and administrative support for post-award activities. Responsibilities include external reporting, monthly invoicing, and monitoring expenditures for regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with department admins, enter data in Workday, and support closeouts and audits, requiring strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills.