Contracts and Grants Accountant II
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
The Opportunity:The Contracts and Grants Accountant II performs
post-award sponsored program functions associated with the
post-award administration of awards. Key responsibilities include
invoicing, collection, and post-award fiscal management of
sponsored programs as assigned. This position reports to the
Contracts and Grants Accountant III.
---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. Act as contact person for awarding agency representatives
concerning contractual issues of billing and reporting.
- Interpretation and implementation of post award policies and
financial compliance in regard to sponsored research projects as
required by federal regulations in 2 CFR 200, Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit
Requirements, sponsor terms and conditions, State of Florida
statutes, and University of Central Florida policies.
- 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, including draw coordination and submission
for entire OR Grants Accounting team. -
- Prepare and review the reconciliation of the Lockheed Martin
College Work Experience Program payments to the General Ledger and
Accounts Receivable data.
- Prepare and submit manual overhead assessment and distribution
journals including but not limited to the Lockheed Martin College
Work Experience Program.
- Work with principle 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 agency regulations. -
- Review and approve journal entries submitted by departments to
record financial transactions on sponsored awards.
- Assist principle investigators, institute, center or department
administrators and OR award administrators in resolving specific
fiscal and accounting problems in relation to sponsored
awards.
- Manage the closeout activities and coordinate with OR award
administrators to ensure the timely closeout and related closeout
reporting of research projects.
- Coordinate with Finance and Accounting General Accounting staff
to ensure timely completion and posting of journal transactions for
closing of month and year end ledgers.
- Develop and maintain good sound communication lines with
principle investigators, institute, center or department
administrators, OR award administrators and awarding agencies to
ensure continued flow of information.
- Training of A&P, USPS or OPS and student personnel, as
needed. Serves as mentor to colleagues.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years
of relevant experience -or an equivalent combination of education
and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. .
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Knowledge of accounting procedures and standards.
- Experience with Microsoft Office for Windows (Excel, Word,
Outlook).
- 2+ years of experience in financial reporting, billing, or
non-profit environment.
- Exposure to federal billing, Uniform Guidance, and post-award
research administration.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Ability to effectively interact with senior management and
individuals with varying degrees of financial knowledge.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to multi-task; attention to detail and excellent
organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency with accounting and spreadsheet
software.
- Experience with Workday or similar ERP.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:If you are selected as the
final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both
your position and salary will be significantly based upon the
information that you have provided in your application for
employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the
application in its entirety.
Hybrid work schedule or remote work within the state of Florida may
be considered based upon specific circumstances and candidate
qualifications.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? - -As a next-generation
public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in
Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators,
innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader
prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role
is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at
one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be
met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented
faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple
campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive
difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful
opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on
complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new
skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well
beyond a paycheck. - -Working at UCF has its perks!---UCF offers: -
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program--- -
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- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid
holidays - -
- Retirement savings options--- - -
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando
attractions--- - -
- Education assistance--- - -
- Flexible work environment--- - -
- And more---For more benefits information, view the . - -Dive
into our to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving
you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your
comprehensive rewards package at UCF. - -Unless explicitly stated
on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF
will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. -
-#LI-HYBRIDDepartmentOffice of Research - OperationsWork
ScheduleMonday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Schedule may vary as
required.Type of AppointmentRegularExpected Salary$56,030.00 to
NegotiableJob Posting End Date10-17-2024-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central
Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
including Disabled/Vets. - Click on to view the President's
Statement.
The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with
disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in
the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials
and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free
campus and an E-Verify employer.
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