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You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the \"My Experience\" section of your application.\nJob Description\nSUMMARY:\nReporting to the Director of Grants Accounting, the Grants Accountant is responsible for maintaining continuous compliance with federal, state, and industry requirements for accurate and timely reporting on expenditures of funds for a portfolio of assigned grants. This position is responsible for all post-award financial accounting & reporting for their assigned projects. This includes accounting, billing, receipting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, sponsor/grantor requirements, and Foundation activities.\nPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAUDIT AND COMPLIANCE:\nResponsible for the prescribed implementation of procedures for internal controls: procedures and practices within the Grants and Restricted Accounting Department consistent with current GASB, FASB, and OMB Uniform Guidance Standards.\nUnderstand and utilize Indirect Cost and Fringe Rates, long and short applications.\nPerform processes to generate expense validation certifications consistent with OMB Uniform Guidance for faculty and others devoting effort to sponsored awards.\nMonitor restricted and sponsored award accounts for reasonableness, allowability, allocability and consistent treatment of costs and initiates corrections as needed.\nDetermine the difference between exchange and non-exchange transactions as well as appropriate revenue recognition.\nFINANCIAL SYSTEMS:\nFinancial Management System\nAssist in the monitoring of grant-related transactions recorded in the general ledger, making appropriate adjustments when needed.\nAssist in managing the supporting tables within the finance system for grant accounting and initiates updates as needed.\nAssist in system testing and coordination of testing with department workflow.\nEmploy reporting tools to generate financial reports.\nGenerate various output reports for grant analysis.\nInitiate vendor billings and receivables.\nParticipate in the review of process workflows, system testing, and training.\nProvide feedback and recommendations for system design improvement.\nReview and validate data for accuracy and completeness.\nWorkday Payroll System\nUtilize reporting tools for validation of salary information, labor distribution/redistribution and expense validation reporting requirements.\nGenerate various output reports for grant analysis.\nCOLLABORATION/TRAINING:\nFrequently communicates with assigned Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure timely and accurate grant reports.\nWork collaboratively with other University Departments and other external agencies in support of grant management.\nSupport and assist in quarterly training sessions in grant processes and procedures for Principal Investigators and the Office of Sponsored Research Projects.\nPossess competent communication skill set that allows successful communication (written and verbal) with various constituents.\nWork collaboratively with team members in the use of the Financial Management System.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nManagement retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nREQUIRED:\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business-related field.\nMinimum of three years of experience in general account analysis and reconciliations as well as experience in preparing and analyzing a periodic budget/forecast to actual variance report.\nProficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications is required.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining focus on accuracy and attention to detail.\nTeam player with strong communication and writing skills.\nPREFERRED:\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting.\nPublic Accounting experience.\nMinimum of four years in grant/restricted accounting and reporting, preferably in a college or university setting.\nExperience with Cayuse, Workday Financial “Grant Management,” Contracts, Billing and Project Costing is a plus.\nKnowledge of U.S. GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, DHHS Regulations and NJHHS guidelines.\nMembership in professional associations such as the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) or the Society of Research Administrators International (SRA).\nPROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY\nApplicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.\nSalary Range\n$82,000.00-$84,000.00 AnnuallyThe position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/\nMontclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.\nSalary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.\nDepartment\nGrants AccountingPosition Type\nAdministrativeContact Information:\nFor questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email .\nInclusion Statement\nMontclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. 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