Contracts and Grants Accountant I

The Opportunity:

The Contracts and Grants Accountant I performs post-award sponsored program functions associated with the post-award administration of awards. This position is responsible for the invoicing, collection, and post-award fiscal management of the sponsored programs as assigned. Reports to the Contracts and Grants Accountant III.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare post-award financial reports for federal, state, and private funded research contracts and grants as assigned by the supervisor, including, but not limited to, invoicing and preparing cost reports for awards requiring Draws or Installment Payments.

• Review award documents (agreement, budget, statement of work, and other contract and grant requirements) to ensure award setup is accurate and complete in the research administration and financial databases.

• Perform the cash management activities of requesting accurate and timely reimbursements from awarding agencies and following up on accounts receivable.

• Work with principal investigators, institute, center or department administrators, and OR award administrators to ensure all cost-share commitments of the university are documented.

• Review project transactions, such as revenue, accounts receivable, and expenditures, for accuracy and appropriateness and input or request adjustments as necessary. Analyze project expenditures to ensure costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistently handled as directed by 2 CFR 200 and other Federal/State regulations.

• Assist principal investigators, institute, center or department administrators, and OR award administrators in resolving specific fiscal and accounting problems in relation to sponsored awards.

• Act as the contact person for awarding agency representatives concerning contractual issues of billing and reporting as required.

• Manage the financial closeout activities and coordinate with OR award administrators to ensure the timely closeout and related closeout reporting of research projects.

• Develop and maintain good sound communication lines with principal investigators, institutes, center or department administrators, OR award administrators, and awarding agencies to ensure continued flow of information.

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounting procedures and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• Microsoft Office for Windows (Excel, Work Outlook); Query skills and Workday experience a plus.

• Ability to multitask; strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; attention to detail; and excellent organizational abilities.

• 1+ years of accounting experience in financial reporting, billing, non-profit environment, or public accounting preferred. Exposure to federal billing, Uniform Guidance, and post-award research administration is a plus.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interact with senior management and individuals with varying degrees of financial knowledge.

• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting and spreadsheet software preferred.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Hybrid work schedule or remote work within the state of Florida may be considered based upon specific circumstances and candidate qualifications.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

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Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

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