Staff Accountant-Grants

MVSU International; Itta Bena (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MVSU International is looking for a Staff Accountant – Grants in Itta Bena, Mississippi. The role involves monitoring financial records for restricted grant funds, preparing reimbursement requests, and auditing transactions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and possess relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office, along with strong attention to detail and good communication skills, are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse tasks and occasionally train student employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field and accounting experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficient with accounting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and maintains approved budgets for restricted grant awards.
• Prepares reimbursement requests and interim reports for expenditures.
• Reviews and audits financial transactions for grants.
• Determines applicable indirect costs and prepares journal entries.
• Posts transactions to the general ledger after approval.
• Provides occasional monitoring and training of student employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Proficient with accounting systems

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Accountant – Grants

The Staff Accountant – Grants monitors and audits financial records and transactions for restricted grant funds.

Responsibilities

• Receives and maintains approved budgets for restricted grant awards; prepares journal entries and posts transactions to the general ledger.
• Prepares reimbursement requests and interim reports for expenditures required by grant agencies.
• Reviews and audits financial transactions posted to restricted grant revenue and expenditure accounts.
• Determines applicable indirect costs, prepares journal entries to charge indirect costs, and corrects errors.
• Posts transactions to the general ledger after approval by the Director of Accounting and Budgeting.
• Provides occasional monitoring and training of student employees on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field and accounting experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Proficient with accounting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.