Post Award Grant Accountant

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00488PO24 Job Family Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis Job Function Post Award Accounting USC Market Title Post Award Accountant Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132958 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Post Award Grant Accountant Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Controller's Office State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $54,165 Advertised Salary Range $54,165 - $62,500 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Monday

• Friday, 8:30 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m.

• Potential for hybrid telecommuting schedule

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Fiscal Accounting

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Post Award Grant Accountant position performs and manages a complex grant portfolio consisting of 300+ grants and contracts for Post Award Sponsored Programs Accounting for the Controller's Office to include analyzing grant activity to ensure compliance with both federal and state requirements; preparing quarterly & annual federal financial reports; ensuring maintenance of effort and matching requirements are met; ensuring that all federal funds received are accurately requested, received, expended & reported correctly & timely to the federal agencies in accordance with the Federal Cash Management Improvement Act. Provides guidance and technical assistance to University departments in the management of their federal, state and other grants funds.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 6 years professional accounting experience or equivalent education and experience.

• CPA of CGFO preferred.

• PeopleSoft or other ERP Experience preferred.

• Higher Education experience preferred.

• Knowledges of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of grant reporting and federal cash management.

• Knowledge of demonstrated ability to understand and research federal cost principles for grant management.

• Knowledge of federal and state government fiscal accounting processes.

• Knowledge of financial statement analysis.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of grant reporting and federal cash management.

• Knowledge or demonstrated ability to understand and research federal cost principles for grant management.

• Knowledge of federal and state government fiscal accounting processes.

• Knowledge of financial statement analysis.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Manages the maintenance, analysis and review of 350+ grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis reconciliations, and rebudgeting; performs grant closeout functions required by Grants and Contracts Administration and sponsors including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and final reporting; reviews general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries. Support departments and principal investigator in resolving issues relating to grant accounting.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Reviews and analyzes new award setup documentation for terms and conditions, award restrictions or sponsor requirements for the fiscal and administrative management of awards to included: Invoicing requirements, Reporting requirements, Cost Share requirements, Program Income and ensure invoicing is set up correctly.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring accurate and timely submission of all reports.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Reviews and finalizes monthly and quarterly invoicing for portfolio awards based on batch runs in collaboration with AR section. Processes fixed price invoicing for portfolio awards as needed in collaboration with AR section. Ensure that no out of period costs are included in any invoices that are ran, thorough review of temp worksheets prior to invoices being ran. including LOC awards. Ensure monthly trackers are completed and provided to AR. Review delete list monthly and follow up on deleted invoices. Review aging report weekly and add AR Notes as needed.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Reviews, analyzes and evaluates existing policies, programs, plans, systems, operations, procedures and documents to develop improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and productivity; assists in developing program performance standards.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/19/2024 Job Close Date 08/03/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 3, 2024

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170121 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Other Supporting Documents