What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Grant Accountant position at North Carolina A&T State University?
Classification Information
Classification Type
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Grant Accountant provides financial management of contract and grant funds received from various Federal, State, and other sponsoring agencies.
Primary Duties include reviewing award documents to determine specific terms, conditions and reporting requirements; approving payroll documents, subcontractor payments and other expenditures; validating budgets; monitoring transactions and other categories of costs in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations. The Grant Accountant prepares financial reports and invoices as required by the sponsoring agency from inception to closeout for all assigned awards, and prepares payment requests to obtain funds from the sponsoring agency. The accountant interfaces with Principal Investigator/Project Director, staff in DORED and other university personnel to assure successful fiscal management.
Work Hours:
Part-time 20 – 30 hours weekly Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Primary Duties include reviewing award documents to determine specific terms, conditions and reporting requirements; approving payroll documents, subcontractor payments and other expenditures; validating budgets; monitoring transactions and other categories of costs in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations. The Grant Accountant prepares financial reports and invoices as required by the sponsoring agency from inception to closeout for all assigned awards, and prepares payment requests to obtain funds from the sponsoring agency. The accountant interfaces with Principal Investigator/Project Director, staff in DORED and other university personnel to assure successful fiscal management.
Work Hours:
Part-time 20 – 30 hours weekly Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Division of Research and Economic Development (DORED) provides services to faculty and student researchers, to current and potential research partners, funding agencies, and economic development agencies. It is headed by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development. The Office of Contracts and Grants is responsible for the financial and regulatory administration of all contracts & grants awarded to N.C. A&T.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information
Working Title
Temporary Grant Accountant
Position Number
Recruitment Salary Range
$58,000 per year
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Appointment Type
Temporary - Full-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Talent Solutions
Organizational Location
Human Resources
Organizational Unit
Temporary Employment
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA3004
Open Date
02/27/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
03/31/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available
As soon as possible
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39766
Salary : $58,000