Contracts and Grants Accountant at Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland

Job Description:

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Job Posting Number	S609
Position Title	Contracts and Grants Accountant
Class Title	Staff
Regular or Contingent II	Regular (PIN)
Desired Start Date
FLSA	Exempt
Salary Range	$65,000 - $75,000
Open Date	06/06/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Duties and Responsibilities	• Monitor financial activities of and provide accounting support for the University’s restricted funds, including financial aid, • Assist in the development of budgets for grant and contract funded programs. • Assist in the development and implementation of the daily financial operational procedures for restricted fund activity. • Ensure the timely receipt of grant and contract related reimbursements to the university. • Assist in the development and maintenance of the university’s indirect cost reimbursement rate. • Prepare sponsor agency financial reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. • Assist in development and delivery of periodic training for principle investigators. • Analyze financial records (Oracle) at least on a monthly basis for compilation of billing and cash draw-down requirements. • Ensures appropriate procedures are followed timely for closing grants and contracts as required. • Ensures compliance with all reporting and audit requirements relating to grants and contracts, including maintaining proper supporting documentation. • Advises Grants Manager of possible problems concerning grants and contracts. • Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education	Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required.
Experience	Three (3) years of experience in accounting preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities	• Thorough knowledge of contract and grant accounting regulations, including OMB Circulars. • Thorough knowledge of principles and practice of fund accounting. • Strong knowledge of automated systems; preferably PeopleSoft Financials. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to interact with different levels of management. • Proficient in use of computer spreadsheets and word-processing. • Ability to develop and make effective presentations required.
Conditions of Employment	Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University.
Other	Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/3660

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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