Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond , VA 23234
Posted 3 weeks ago
VCU's Grants & Contracts Department has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our team!
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/.
Position Summary/Overview:
The primary responsibilities of this position involve the post-award administration of grants and contracts from award to close-out, some of which include:
Data entry in financial system for award setup
Analyze data to ensure cost compliance with sponsor requirements
Provide administrative assistance to Principal Investigators and Administrators
Review financial system reports and data
Prepare financial reports to the sponsor
Reconcile general and operating ledgers
Review/follow-up with sponsor on the status of monthly receivables, as well as prepare and mail invoices to sponsoring agencies
This position performs difficult work in support of a team environment, collaboration with other university offices, and high quality customer service. This position is responsible to apply knowledge and skills that have a significant impact on research funding to the University.
This position's job title is Accountant FS 2 - 18232 and is not ORP-eligible.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field such as accounting, finance, business, management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Positive, flexible attitude - Ability and desire to be trained in VCU's Grants & Contracts Accounting model of work
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations related to grants
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize work and establish reasonable priorities
Verifiable history of excellent past performance and attendance records
Technical proficiency is necessary including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), and experience with both web-based and enterprise financial management/reporting systems
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a university sponsored program or grant accounting office post-award administrative setting is preferred
Extensive experience with SunGard Banner Financial System is also preferred
Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000
Position Details:
Department:
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Virginia Commonwealth University