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University of Central Florida · 4 days ago

Contracts and Grants Accountant I

Greater Orlando

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$49K/yr - $60K/yr

0+ years exp

The University of Central Florida is a public research university seeking a Contracts and Grants Accountant I to handle post-award sponsored program functions. This role involves invoicing, collection, and fiscal management of sponsored programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare post-award financial reports for federal, state and private funded research contracts and grants as assigned by the supervisor. This includes but is not limited to invoicing and preparing cost reports for awards requiring Draws or Installment Payments. Reviews and approves subaward requisitions, change orders, and supplier invoices

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, institutes, centers or department administrators and OR award administrators in resolving specific fiscal and accounting problems in relation to sponsored awards

Act as 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

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ReportingGrants ManagementMicrosoft ExcelWorkdayFederal Contract BillingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

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(6)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree preferred

2+ years of experience in financial reporting, billing, or grants management, within a university or non-profit environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with advanced skills in financial analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and macros

Experience with Workday or similar ERP

Exposure to federal contract and grant billing, Uniform Guidance, and post-award research administration

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities