Grants & Contracts Administrator – Post-Award Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee, reconcile, and assess expenditures related to sponsored awards to guarantee adherence to award terms and conditions.

• Generate invoices, including letter of credit draws, and prepare financial reports for sponsors.

• Assist in compiling supporting documentation for financial audits.

• Manage sponsored awards from acceptance through the completion of the research project.

• Identify payments related to sponsored projects and monitor any unapplied cash.

• Follow up on outstanding receivables.

• Provide support during audits.

• Conduct independent reviews of sponsored award terms and conditions.

• Identify reporting, invoicing, and other specific financial obligations while tracking tasks through the financial system.

• Examine sponsor payments, allocate cash to the appropriate awards, and investigate discrepancies.

• Resolve issues by researching relevant information and analyzing data.

• Escalate non-compliance matters to the Senior Post Award Accountant or Post Award Management.

• Interpret and address post-award financial management challenges using sponsor terms and professional standards.

• Conduct final expenditure and cash reconciliations to facilitate the submission of final invoices or reports and to close awards in the financial system.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience is mandatory.

• A combination of education and additional relevant work experience may be accepted in place of a degree.

• Previous experience in Grants and Contracts, particularly in Post-Award within a Higher Education setting, is preferred.

• Certification as a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is advantageous.

• Must be eligible to work without employer sponsorship.

• Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

• A resume and cover letter must be submitted.

• Five references are requested via SkillSurvey; at least three references are required.

• Primarily involves sedentary work with extensive use of a desktop computer.

• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings and programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Position includes benefits.

• Flexible work options available: on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, in accordance with the University's remote work guidelines.

• Access to university benefits (details available at hr.virginia.edu/benefits).