Grant Accountant I, Temporary

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Department Summary

As part of the Dean’s Office, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a vibrant academic community and support impactful research, teaching, and public engagement across the University. You will work closely with faculty, staff, and leadership to advance the College of Liberal Arts’ mission and ensure sound financial stewardship of our diverse and robust sponsored programs portfolio. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Finance

Sub-Family - Grant Accounting

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 7

Role Summary

Performs routine to moderately complex accounting with a focus on sponsored programs. Ensure the accurate recording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform routine accounting tasks such as journal entries, budget adjustments, and account reconciliations on grant and start-up accounts
• Assist with post-award grant administration, including budget revisions, expenditure monitoring, and compliance with university and sponsor guidelines
• Collaborate with departments and centers to provide guidance on financial policies and grant processes
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records and reports for internal and external review
• Support audits and reporting requirements as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and workflow efficiency within the Dean’s Office of Research Scholarship & Graduate Education
• Liaise with UM’s Office of Accounting as needed

Examples of Work Performed

• This position will supervise and provide professional development to an accountancy student who will support account review.
• Analyze quarterly financial data including audit risks identified
• Support departmental account reconciliation
• Pre-approve grant related procurement transactions

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Reconcile grant and contract accounts and monitors sponsored programs budgets.
2. Develops, organizes, prepares and updates moderately complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers and reports for financial needs related to sponsored programs.
3. Analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates and recommends solutions as needed.
4. Utilizes financial systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience 

Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and our team, as well as detailing experiences working with grant funded accounts.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.