What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Post Award Accountant position at University of South Carolina?

Logo : Posting Number :

STA00126PO25

Job Family :

Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis

Job Function :

Post Award Accounting

USC Market Title :

Post Award Accountant

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 132958

Job Level : P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title) :

Senior Post Award Accountant

Campus : Columbia

Work County : Richland

College / Division :

Division of Administration and Finance

Department :

DAF Controller's Office

State Pay Band :

Approved Starting Salary :

54,165

Advertised Salary Range :

54,165 - $62,500

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m.
Potential for hybrid telecommuting schedule

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category :

Fiscal Accounting

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement :

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary :

The Senior Award Grant Accountant (PAA) will assist the Senior Director and Assistant Director in the management of the day-to-day operations of the department for specified grant portfolios. The Senior PAA will manage the Junior Post Award Grant Accountant in the day-to-day operations of managing a portfolio to including oversight of new award review, monitoring the award, federal reporting, invoicing, and closeout closeouts. The Senior PAA is responsible for analyzing grant activity to ensure compliance with both federal and state requirements; preparing quarterly & annual federal financial reports; ensuring maintenance of effort and matching requirements are met; ensuring that all federal funds received are accurately requested, received, expended & reported correctly & timely to the federal agencies in accordance with the Federal Cash Management Improvement Act. Provides guidance and technical assistance to University departments in the management of their federal, state and other grants funds.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience :

Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and / or experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

ERP or PeopleSoft Experience preferred. Grant Management preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of grant reporting and federal cash management.

Knowledge or demonstrated ability to understand and research federal cost principles for grant management.

Knowledge of federal and state government fiscal accounting processes.

Knowledge of financial statement analysis.

Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Job Duty :

Manages and plans work task for the maintenance, analysis and review of 350 grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, reconciliations, and rebudgeting; performs grant closeout functions required by Grants and Contracts Administration and sponsors including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and final reporting; reviews general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries. Support departments and principal investigator in resolving issues relating to grant accounting. Creates work task for the Junior Post Award Accountant. Manages complex projects.