Apply on Employer Site

Clemson University · 1 day ago

Post Award Grant Accountant

Clemson, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$48K/yr - $66K/yr

1+ years exp

Clemson University is a leading public research institution committed to making a difference in the lives of others. The Post Award Grant Accountant will manage post award projects, budget monitoring, and fiscal reporting while ensuring compliance with regulations for sponsored projects.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Advises Principal Investigators (PI) on current balances, expenditure projections, and corrections necessary for compliance

Prepares budget amendments and internal budget revisions

Sets up and tracks cost share commitments

Reviews HR changes and summer salary requests for personnel paid from grant funds to ensure fund availability

Monitors graduate assistant differential (GAD) payments

Collaborates with colleges business office & Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) to ensure budgeting & financial compliance

Provides primary assistance to PI to successfully manage sponsored research grants from set up to closeout

Communicates as needed with PI, departmental personnel, college personnel, Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA), and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Approves grant transactions in BuyWays and Concur

Resolves journal and payroll errors

Ensures project close out in a timely manner

Conducts meetings with assigned business centers to review projects on a regular basis

Facilitates with PI to submit no cost extension requests via GCA

Stays up to date on Federal, State, and University regulations concerning research-related issues

Work with departments to ensure files are audit-ready

Communicates with Grants and Contracts Administration involving expenditures that require sponsor approval

Processes corrections for unallowable expenditures

Assists college Post Award Grants Manager with monthly audits as needed

Prepares special reports for department chairs, the CBSHS Business Office, faculty, sponsors, and Grants & Contracts Administration related to expenditures, audit documentation, and cost share as requested

Performs monthly grant reconciliation

Performs other ad-hoc duties as requested