Grants Accountant

Grants Accountant

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

Working under the supervision of the Manager of the Office of Sponsored Awards and Research Administration, the Grants Accountant position will aid in the management of federal and privately sponsored awards. This includes performing and / or assisting in the review of budget data for accuracy; creating and entering journal entries; establishing awards in the financial system; preparing required sponsor forms and invoices for approval, and the preparation of financial analysis schedules required for audits.

Essential Functions :

• Review and reconcile financial transactions and prepares necessary corrections as needed. Work is reviewed and approved by the Accounting Manager or a Senior Accountant.
• Prepares Federal and Non-Federal Financial Reports on a monthly basis in accordance with the established policies and procedures, and contractual requirements while also submitting invoices and requesting reimbursement via the use of complicated Sponsor Cash Management Systems.
• Collaborates with unit personnel to resolve financial issues, answers fiscal data inquiries from unit managers, research faculty, sponsors, external sources, etc.
• Prepares assigned audit schedules, which may include the Schedule of Federal Awards for the annual Single Audit, and provides support for annual audits, desk reviews, and site visits in accordance with instructions provided by the OSARA management team.
• Directly supports Grants accountants on answering fiscal data inquiries from unit managers, research faculty, sponsor funder, external sources, etc.
• Special duties and projects as assigned by the OSARA Director or OSARA Accounting Manager.

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Benefits :

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

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Current American University Employees :

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Contact Us :

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