Job Description

Do you have accounting experience but feel like a run-of-the-mill accounting role isn’t a fit for you? Our Grant Accountant position could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Bard College is committed to extending liberal arts and sciences education to underserved communities and donor support, often in the form of grants, is vital to our mission. The Grant Accountant will work with a team to provide guidance and oversight in grant and contract policies, donor compliance and regulatory issues, and post-award administration. They will also be involved in the development of new post-award policies and procedures.

Accounting experience is a huge plus but we’re open to training a motivated candidate who shares our mission and has an aptitude for numbers.

Responsibilities

• Review and perform grant/contract fund set up based on award documents including: notice of award/agreement/contract/purchase order, budget detail, cost sharing, indirect cost rate, project start and end dates, agency regulations and guidelines and agency reporting requirements.
• Disseminate grant fund numbers and other relevant information to Principal Investigators and Administrators.
• Monitor and meet sponsor requirements for deadlines on invoicing and reporting; prepare invoices to collect funds as expeditiously as possible on non-letter of credit accounts; advise GCA Management of invoices which require more than routine follow-up.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports required by sponsors.
• Reconcile and analyze all funds in preparation for billing/reporting and close-out, including cost sharing and indirect cost analysis.
• Prepare accounting entries as needed as well as project close-out entries.
• Responsible for timely resolution of grant deficits and closeout of all assigned grant accounts.
• Monitor salary and non-salary expenditures and cost transfers; approving those that conform to college policies and sponsor requirements.
• Respond to inquiries made by PIs, department administrators, awarding agencies, and others in a timely manner, utilizing excellent customer service skills.
• Make various business decisions appropriate to the position; consulting with upper management as necessary.
• Work with management to determine accounts which require more oversight.
• Banner system testing, training, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or a related field greatly preferred
• An advanced knowledge of federal and non-federal grant and contract process regulations, guidelines, and policies a huge plus
• Strong knowledge of the Banner Finance System is a bonus
• Excellent verbal, mathematical, and written communication skills are required
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team are a must

Application Instructions

To apply:

Provide a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references on Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/181178

Salary Range: $62,400 - $65,000

Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.