Staff Accountant - Grants & Budgeting

Overview

Staff Accountant – Grants & Budgets at University of Indianapolis is responsible for supporting the financial management of externally sponsored grants, contracts, and restricted funds, as well as assisting with university operating and departmental budgets. This role ensures compliance with sponsor regulations, university policies, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The position collaborates closely with principal investigators, faculty, administrators, and the Office of Sponsored Programs to provide accurate financial reporting, budget monitoring, and fiscal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and reconcile grant budgets and accounts in accordance with sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance).
• Review grant expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and compliance with funding agency requirements.
• Assist with pre-award budget development and post-award financial reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries, reclassifications, and budget adjustments as needed.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for grants and restricted funds.
• Prepare financial reports for principal investigators, project directors, and external sponsors.
• Assist with preparation of university-wide budget reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Communicate regularly with faculty, staff, and external sponsors to address financial questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Participate in continuous improvement of accounting and grants management processes.
• Special Projects : Assist in various accounting-related projects, process improvements, and system enhancements as needed.

Qualifications

Benefits

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University. UIndy's mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far. As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Notes

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