Accountant II - 2072
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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Position Details
Position Information
| Division |
Finance and Administration |
| Department |
Contracts and Grants |
| Working Title |
Grants Accountant |
| Vacancy Type |
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) |
| Min T/E Requirements |
Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework and two years accounting experience; or Associate's degree in accounting; or Associate's degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework and four years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| FTE |
1 |
| Recruitment Range |
Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| Position # |
2072 |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Months per year |
12 |
| Primary Purpose of Organization Unit |
The Controller's Office administers and reports on the financial resources of the University and ensures that those resources are effectively utilized to meet the objectives of the University. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
The Grants and Contracts Accountant monitors, reconciles, and analyzes expenditures on sponsored awards to ensure compliance with award terms and conditions. |
| Job Description |
This position is responsible for financial award management of sponsored awards from the time the awards are accepted until the end of the project. The accountant is responsible for identifying payments to sponsored projects, monitoring unapplied cash, following up on outstanding receivables, and providing audit support. The Grants and Contracts Accountant prepares invoices including letter of credit draws and assists in the cash application process. This position is also responsible for ensuring that final expenditure and cash reconciliations are performed in a timely manner so that final invoices or reports can be submitted to the sponsor and awards closed in the financial system.
Responsibilities include:
- Independently reviews sponsored award terms and conditions, identifies reporting, invoicing and other specific financial requirements, and tracks tasks through the financial system.
- Set-up new awards and post budgets authorized by OSRP.
- Management of award and budget through research and monitoring.
- Ensure financial management of all approved sponsored projects including invoicing, cost share analysis, F&A reduction calculations, receipt of funds and bad debt processing as needed, etc.
- Calculate and recover all valid indirect costs.
- Verify that monthly/quarterly charges meet the budget justification and email the principal investigator to request removal of unallowable expenditures.
- Communicate with sponsoring agency as needed.
- Address compliance needs specific to the funding source.
- Collaborate with principal investigator and OSRP to ensure spending compliance.
- Achieve reporting requirements.
- Confirm sponsored projects are in accordance with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations.
- Manage financial and compliance audits.
- Reviews payments from various sponsors, applies cash to the appropriate awards and proactively identifies and investigates variances, troubleshoots problems by researching pertinent facts and analyzing data.
- Understands complex situations regarding non-compliance with sponsor requirements and escalates issues to the Controller or Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) in a timely manner.
- Performs and manages a complex grant portfolio consisting of grants and contracts to include analyzing grant activity to ensure compliance with both federal and state requirements.
Works directly with principal investigator and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. May directly process and/or approve accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management. |
| Management Preference |
BS in Accounting |
| Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation |
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Posting Information
| Job Opening Date |
04/10/2025 |
| Job Closing Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Posting Category |
Professional |
| Posting Number |
EPA01021 |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/12278 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin.
UNC Pembroke is a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- C V/Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate's degree in accounting; or Associate's degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework? If so, please list the names of the accounting classes that you took on your application.
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University of North Carolina Pembroke
Apr 24, 2025