What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at Kettering University?
Other Position Information
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status
Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week
Posting Text
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in post-award grant accounting, preferably in a non-profit environment
- Knowledge of the federal funding rules, regulations, and standards for non-profit accounting
- Experience with contractual agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and requirements
Job Specific Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with budget management, general accounting practices, external communication, and customer relationship management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
- Experience with Banner or similar ERP system
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Highly organized.
Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.
Posting Information
Posting Number
SP00443
Posting Date
04/02/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Hybrid work schedule to include on-site and remote work considered.
Job Duties
Job Duties
Percent of total time
100
Duties
Position Summary: The Grant Accountant position provides primary accounting function for all grant monitoring administration, compliance, grant accounting and financial reports of awarded grants through their final closing. This position is responsible for post- award grant related accounting duties; maintenance of grants contract files keeping up-to-date invoicing to contractors/grantor agencies; serves as principal contact for grant and contract accounting functions; prepares grants-related financial reports and journal entries; manages related general ledger accounts. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, Uniform Guidance, and the ability to accurately produce financial documentation for all grants.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for post award compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Perform post-award grant accounting functions, including setting up accounts, budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, monitoring time and effort reporting and distribution, reconciliations, coordination of contractual amendments, and re-budgeting
- Perform grant closeouts as required by sponsors, including final reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations, zeroing out budgets and final reporting
- Evaluate expenses reflected on the financial reports and other financial documents to ensure compliance with funding source regulations and terms
- Assist with journal entries, preparation of revenue and expense statements and other financial reports for internal use and/or outside/grants funding agencies
- Reviews and suggests corrections to general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy
- Prepare SEFA report and other grant documents requested by external auditors
- Maintain and update policies and procedures for post-award management of grants
- Ensure efficient and compliant data management systems for reporting and auditing purposes
- Stay current on federal, state, local statutes, policies, and procedures related to grants
- Collaborates with pre-award staff to ensure proposed budgets and funding strategies are accurately reflected and carried through post-award, supporting successful grant implementation and compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
