What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Accountant position at North Carolina A&T State University?
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Grant Accountant provides financial management of contract and grant funds received from various Federal, State, and other sponsoring agencies.
Primary Duties include reviewing award documents to determine specific terms, conditions and reporting requirements; approving payroll documents, subcontractor payments and other expenditures; validating budgets; monitoring transactions and other categories of costs in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations.
The Grant Accountant prepares financial reports and invoices as required by the sponsoring agency from inception to closeout for all assigned awards, and prepares payment requests to obtain funds from the sponsoring agency. The accountant interfaces with Principal Investigator/Project Director, staff in DORED and other university personnel to assure successful fiscal management.
The incumbent will use various software applications (e.g., BANNER Finance, Aggie Mart, InFoed, People Admin, Microsoft Word, and Excel).
Primary Duties include reviewing award documents to determine specific terms, conditions and reporting requirements; approving payroll documents, subcontractor payments and other expenditures; validating budgets; monitoring transactions and other categories of costs in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations.
The Grant Accountant prepares financial reports and invoices as required by the sponsoring agency from inception to closeout for all assigned awards, and prepares payment requests to obtain funds from the sponsoring agency. The accountant interfaces with Principal Investigator/Project Director, staff in DORED and other university personnel to assure successful fiscal management.
The incumbent will use various software applications (e.g., BANNER Finance, Aggie Mart, InFoed, People Admin, Microsoft Word, and Excel).
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Division of Research and Economic Development (DORED) provides services to faculty and student researchers, to current and potential research partners, funding agencies, and economic development agencies. It is headed by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development. The Office of Contracts and Grants is responsible for the financial and regulatory administration of all contracts & grants awarded to N.C. A&T.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Grant Accountant
Position Number
007641
Recruitment Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Assoc VC for Research
Organizational Location
VC for Research & Econ Develop
Organizational Unit
Contracts & Grants
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA2628
Open Date
04/03/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
06/03/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available
04/07/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/37031
