Human Resources

Grant Accountant I-III AS6405

  • 494727
  • Stillwater
  • ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (STW)
  • Staff Full-time
  • Bachelor's degree
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Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Cindy Martens, cynthia.martens@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Hybrid and remote work options will be evaluated based on the role and candidate fit.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$50,400 - $78,750

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Administer federal, state, and private sponsored awards. Invoicing, financial reporting, preparation of financial reconciling documents, auditing of all disbursements. Interpretation and application of cost accounting standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, state regulations/laws, University policy and procedure and any terms and conditions of the award. Approval of expenditures via various electronic systems for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Monthly review of financial reports for each award. Monitoring of outstanding receivables to extend to working with outside sponsors, college research offices, and faculty to assure payments received. Communication with sponsors and guidance to colleges on various issues. Assist with Grant and Contract Shared Services Agreement(s). Training to outside offices as requested by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's

    Accounting or related field. 

    (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Univ Acct I - no experience required.

    Univ Acct II - Two years of related experience.

    Univ Acct III - Five years of related experience. 

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  1. Personal computer skills and experience with software application such as Excel, Word, Power Point; familiar with Internet and HTML.
  2. Good working knowledge of accounting principles, audit standards and fund accounting principles, federal and state regulations.
  3. Ability to "think through" problems or analyze problems and formulate solutions before going to supervisor.
  4. Self-starter in approach to work; reaches for more responsibility and knowledge.
  5. Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and speaking.
  6. 10-Key by touch required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in state fund accounting; federal, state, and private grant/contract accounting; and cost accounting.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Research Administrator

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Grant Accounting or Sponsored Programs Post Award Experience

 

 

All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.

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