Gulf of Maine Research Institute · 9 hours ago
Post Award Grants Accountant
Portland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expThe Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. The Post Award Grants Accountant will provide financial oversight for all federal, state, and other externally sponsored projects within the Finance Department.
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Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility include financial reporting, budget oversight, time and effort reporting, and adherence to federal cost guidelines for all sponsored projects
In addition, this position will maintain the integrity of grants data housed in enterprise resource systems such as Financial Edge, ensuring that systems provide accurate reporting to program staff, sponsors and other GMRI internal and external stakeholders
The position will have regular interaction with Sponsored Projects staff, Administrators and Program Managers throughout the organization as well as external funding agencies when required
Thorough understanding of GMRI’s project financial reporting and general ledger structure
Design and management of grant expense approvals in the invoice automation platform
Review of grant invoices and drawdowns
Indirect cost allocations and procedures
Financial management and monitoring of federal sub-awards and sub-contracts
Preparation of the Schedule of Federal Awards (SEFA) and audit support
Continuous learning of Uniform Guidance, leading to development of organizational procedures that demonstrate steps for achieving compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration or the equivalent required
Minimum of five years of experience in non-profit fund accounting, budgets, and financial reporting
Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar fund accounting platforms
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
Attention to detail and comfortable working in a compliance-centered environment
Preferred
familiarity with Uniform Guidance
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
GMRI is a neutral, nonprofit organization.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.54MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationUS Department of EnergyMaine Technology Institute
2023-11-09Grant· $0.67M
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Nana Annan
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
IEEE Spectrum
2025-09-30
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