Sponsored Programs Grant Accountant II

Benedict College; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedict College in Columbia, SC is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage accounting for sponsored programs and ensure compliance with grant requirements. You will prepare journal entries, monitor budgets, and communicate with program directors and investigators.

Responsibilities include reviewing awards, tracking time and effort, and producing monthly budget reports. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with sponsored programs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop timelines for invoicing and grant reporting.
• Review grant awards and charge personnel to correct programs.
• Track time and effort reporting and due-date alerts.
• Assist closeout of grants and ensure compliance.
• Set up and monitor budgets for sponsored programs.
• Distribute monthly budget reports to program directors.
• Communicate with principal investigators and grantor agencies.
• Perform G/L accounting functions and reconciliations.
• Review spending for grants and contracts; process requisitions.
• Support overall grants management lifecycle through closeout.
• Prepare journal entries for Other Staff Benefits.
• Review fund balance reports and grant receivables entries.
• Collaborate with Sponsored Programs and Research offices.

Skills

Budget management

G/L accounting

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

Account reconciliation

Budget reporting

Stakeholder communication

Deadline awareness

Tools

Excel

Job description

Benedict College in Columbia, SC is seeking a Grant Accountant to manage accounting for sponsored programs and ensure compliance with grant requirements. You will prepare journal entries, monitor budgets, and communicate with program directors and investigators.

Responsibilities include reviewing awards, tracking time and effort, and producing monthly budget reports. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.