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Sr. Grants & Contracts Accountant
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Sr. Grants & Contracts Accountant
role at
Howard University .
What We Offer
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Basic Function Under direction of the Director of Research Operational Controls, this position prepares financial reports, approves requisitions, payroll requests, travel and travel reimbursements, P‑Cards, etc. Maintains financial records in a computerized database. Incumbent will also prepare comprehensive settlement and closeout reports for various grants in the University.
Supervisory Authority None
Nature and Scope Internal contacts include administrators and program staff, faculty, principal investigators, and students of the University. External contacts include representatives from government and private granting agencies, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Principal Accountabilities
Post award administration in the Grants and Contracts Department
Processes financial reports, approves requisitions, payroll requests, travel and travel reimbursements, P‑Cards, etc.
Reviews and corrects payments requests submitted by departmental administrators, budget officers, etc. Update, maintain and correct award profile data and budget management.
Makes journal entries, adjusts entries, and cancels encumbrances on a regularly scheduled basis to account for billing to funding agencies and private institutions.
Approves and processes online purchase requests, travel, P‑Card, etc. on a regularly scheduled basis.
Reviews/researches/approves travel request documents for department representative or other Accountants.
Prepares and submits comprehensive reports of expenditures for grants and contracts, to various governmental and private agencies.
Provides technical assistance on the procedures and regulations associated with preparing spending documents. Advises department representatives of problems regarding grants as well as changes or corrections required to achieve compliance.
Processes interdepartmental charges and issues payment to proper revenue account for services. Reconciles sub‑ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.
Investigation of salary discrepancies of grant employees and the preparation of variance reports.
Analyzes expenditures on a regular basis to determine costs allowable under the University, federal and private agency regulations.
Conducts collection activities on outstanding billed receivable accounts, provides customer service to department representatives and responds to telephone inquiries from students, faculty and staff.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and methodologies of accounting including grant administration and reporting, budget policies and procedures.
Knowledge of personal computer with accompanying spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation software.
Skills in managing financial transactions and knowledge of advanced mathematics.
Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to do budget forecasting, deficit analysis and graphical interpretation of budget functions. Ability to maintain accurate hardcopy and electronic accounting records.
Ability to apply complex analytical concepts and verify the accuracy of data presented for processing and make recommendations for resolution.
Ability to evaluate work issues, train, develop, make/correct assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to define instructions, adhere to a changing system of specific policies and procedures.
Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high‑level of confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relations with staff, University officials and the general public.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field and four (4) years of relevant professional experience to include supervision of a unit involved in administering grants and contracts. Experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and skill in grant administration and reporting, knowledge of the Uniform Guidance for Higher Education, expertise in computerized financial accounting systems required. PeopleSoft experience desired.
Salary Range Expected Salary Range: $85,454 - $94,000
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
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Sr. Grants & Contracts Accountant
role at
Howard University .
What We Offer
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Basic Function Under direction of the Director of Research Operational Controls, this position prepares financial reports, approves requisitions, payroll requests, travel and travel reimbursements, P‑Cards, etc. Maintains financial records in a computerized database. Incumbent will also prepare comprehensive settlement and closeout reports for various grants in the University.
Supervisory Authority None
Nature and Scope Internal contacts include administrators and program staff, faculty, principal investigators, and students of the University. External contacts include representatives from government and private granting agencies, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Principal Accountabilities
Post award administration in the Grants and Contracts Department
Processes financial reports, approves requisitions, payroll requests, travel and travel reimbursements, P‑Cards, etc.
Reviews and corrects payments requests submitted by departmental administrators, budget officers, etc. Update, maintain and correct award profile data and budget management.
Makes journal entries, adjusts entries, and cancels encumbrances on a regularly scheduled basis to account for billing to funding agencies and private institutions.
Approves and processes online purchase requests, travel, P‑Card, etc. on a regularly scheduled basis.
Reviews/researches/approves travel request documents for department representative or other Accountants.
Prepares and submits comprehensive reports of expenditures for grants and contracts, to various governmental and private agencies.
Provides technical assistance on the procedures and regulations associated with preparing spending documents. Advises department representatives of problems regarding grants as well as changes or corrections required to achieve compliance.
Processes interdepartmental charges and issues payment to proper revenue account for services. Reconciles sub‑ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.
Investigation of salary discrepancies of grant employees and the preparation of variance reports.
Analyzes expenditures on a regular basis to determine costs allowable under the University, federal and private agency regulations.
Conducts collection activities on outstanding billed receivable accounts, provides customer service to department representatives and responds to telephone inquiries from students, faculty and staff.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and methodologies of accounting including grant administration and reporting, budget policies and procedures.
Knowledge of personal computer with accompanying spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation software.
Skills in managing financial transactions and knowledge of advanced mathematics.
Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to do budget forecasting, deficit analysis and graphical interpretation of budget functions. Ability to maintain accurate hardcopy and electronic accounting records.
Ability to apply complex analytical concepts and verify the accuracy of data presented for processing and make recommendations for resolution.
Ability to evaluate work issues, train, develop, make/correct assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to define instructions, adhere to a changing system of specific policies and procedures.
Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high‑level of confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relations with staff, University officials and the general public.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field and four (4) years of relevant professional experience to include supervision of a unit involved in administering grants and contracts. Experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and skill in grant administration and reporting, knowledge of the Uniform Guidance for Higher Education, expertise in computerized financial accounting systems required. PeopleSoft experience desired.
Salary Range Expected Salary Range: $85,454 - $94,000
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
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