What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant I-III AS6405 position at Oklahoma State University?
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Cindy Martens, cynthia.martens@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$50,400 - $78,750
Salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About This Position
Administer federal, state, and private sponsored awards. Invoicing, financial reporting, preparation of financial reconciling documents, auditing of all disbursements. Interpretation and application of cost accounting standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, state regulations/laws, University policy and procedure and any terms and conditions of the award. Approval of expenditures via various electronic systems for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Monthly review of financial reports for each award. Monitoring of outstanding receivables to extend to working with outside sponsors, college research offices, and faculty to assure payments received. Communication with sponsors and guidance to colleges on various issues. Assist with Grant and Contract Shared Services Agreement(s). Training to outside offices as requested by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Univ Acct III - Five years of related experience.
Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:
Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Research Administrator
Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:
Grant Accounting or Sponsored Programs Post Award Experience
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Cindy Martens, cynthia.martens@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$50,400 - $78,750
Salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About This Position
Administer federal, state, and private sponsored awards. Invoicing, financial reporting, preparation of financial reconciling documents, auditing of all disbursements. Interpretation and application of cost accounting standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, state regulations/laws, University policy and procedure and any terms and conditions of the award. Approval of expenditures via various electronic systems for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Monthly review of financial reports for each award. Monitoring of outstanding receivables to extend to working with outside sponsors, college research offices, and faculty to assure payments received. Communication with sponsors and guidance to colleges on various issues. Assist with Grant and Contract Shared Services Agreement(s). Training to outside offices as requested by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Accounting or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Univ Acct I - no experience required.
Univ Acct III - Five years of related experience.
Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:
- Personal computer skills and experience with software application such as Excel, Word, Power Point; familiar with Internet and HTML.
- Good working knowledge of accounting principles, audit standards and fund accounting principles, federal and state regulations.
- Ability to "think through" problems or analyze problems and formulate solutions before going to supervisor.
- Self-starter in approach to work; reaches for more responsibility and knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and speaking.
- 10-Key by touch required.
- Five years of experience in state fund accounting; federal, state, and private grant/contract accounting; and cost accounting.
Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Research Administrator
Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge:
Grant Accounting or Sponsored Programs Post Award Experience
Salary : $50,400 - $78,750