Accountant, Grants and Contracts at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky

Job Description:

Posting Number:

20250041NE

Job Title:

Accountant, Grants and Contracts

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about
Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State
Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Accounting and Financial Services

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position will be in the grants and contracts area. This position will be responsible for completing the monthly grant purchasing card audits. Responsible for training faculty and staff on post award functions of grants and will perform various support duties as assigned by the manager over the grants and contracts area.

• Review and approve expenditures on grants/contracts including review of invoices, monthly purchasing card audits and daily expenditures.


• Allocate and reconcile indirect costs for each grant account.


• Train faculty and staff on university policies and procedures and agency requirements, as they relate to the financial issues on grants and contracts.


• Perform monthly purchasing card audits on all grant purchasing cards.


• Ensure budget and spending guidelines are followed throughout life of award, monitor cost sharing/matching and time and effort requirements for specific federal and state programs.


• Review monthly E-print reports after completed by Accounting Assistant to ensure all expenditures are documented with back up receipts and to ensure all reporting requirements have been met.


• Approve monthly and quarterly invoices to funding agencies. (manual and electronic)


• Assist in preparation of annual audit work papers including the Federal Single Audit.


• Assist in preparation of annual NSF report, Homeland Security report, CASE report, Fact Book Report, College of Education report, and Biennial Budget Restricted Budget Report.


• Create time and effort reports for exempt employees paid from grants.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• One year of experience with general accounting functions and computerized general ledger applications. May substitute up to one year of experience with successful completion of CPA exam.


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.


• Fluent in Microsoft Excel and Access with explanation level of knowledge


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.


• Ability to complete tasks under demanding time schedules

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Experience with Banner/ERP applications.


• Experience with policy and procedure development.

Posting Date:

12/16/2024

Closing Date:

01/01/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$20.94 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

110

Work Hours:

• Normal for office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Normal working hours.

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