Grant Accountant

PURPOSE:

Performs accounting and administrative functions for the Office of the Comptroller for grant accounting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates fiscal management of federal, state, local, private and match accounts for grants/sponsored programs across the University.
• Manages budgets on a weekly basis for all assigned grants.
• Reconciles and prepares required financial reports monthly, quarterly, or annually for review by department head and project director (if applicable).
• Balances and prepare monthly payroll reports showing allocation by department head and project director.
• Ensure and provides support documentation for annual external audits.
• Prepares financial progress reports required by granting agencies and ensures grant reimbursements are down and deposited as needed to support program activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good computer skills and functions in relation to accounting, i.e., Excel, etc.
• Sound knowledge and experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Ability to analyze data and create informational forms.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Must use good judgment and discretion in planning and performing work duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or three to five years' experience in grant management.
• One year of experience with Microsoft Office required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years' office experience in higher education or governmental accounting, preferred.
• Experience in Colleague system preferred.

• This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is • subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since • no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of • a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the • changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.