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Contracts and Grants Accountant

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Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
List a minimum of 3 professional references on the application or attach a List of References with contact Information.

This position has potential for a remote work arrangement within the State of North Carolina, consistent with university policy.

Posting Details

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Position Title Contracts and Grants Accountant
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank
Position Number 095291
Department Contracts and Grants Accounting - 415102
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
License/Certification Required
NA
Preferred Qualifications
Contract and Grant adminstration experience preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The mission of the Controller’s Office is to provide accountability for University resources and appropriate dissemination of financial information to maximize the use of University resources in compliance with Federal and State legislation, Federal and State policies and procedures, Board of Governors policies and procedures, Appalachian State University policies and procedures, and requirements of external funding sources.

Perform day to day duties of Grant Administration:
  • Following standard procedures for post award compliance in the Controller’s Office, UNC-System Office Business Process Standards, sponsor regulation or program guidelines, and resolve routine problems and issues that arise with Contracts and Grants post award compliance activities.
  • Perform necessary research and review to apply professional judgement to resolve unique problems and issues.
  • Consult and communicate with supervisor on unusual situations or where inadequate training or communication has been provided regarding the issue.
  • Monitor, examine and audit grant transactions for adherence to federal, state, university and sponsor guidelines.
  • Following post award compliance procedures, Federal Uniform Guidance, and UNC-Business Process standards, research unusual activity to draw conclusions and report findings.
  • Prepare other required Financial Reports as required by Contract and Grant agreements.
  • At required intervals prepare accurate and timely financial status reports for external sponsors.
  • Review/ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoices to Sponsors.
  • Properly document submissions with evidence and supporting calculations to justify claims.
  • Review payment status for further action.
  • Apply knowledge of Federal Uniform Guidance, Agency/Program Guidelines, State Budget Manual, UNC-Business Process standards, and University policies and procedures to perform job functions.
  • Use technology resources: Banner, E-print, WebFOCUS, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Mail, Slides), Internet, Agency software and web-based programs and research skills to perform job functions.


Effectively communicate with Departments:
  • Develop good working relationships with Project Directors and Departmental Research Administrators, in order to facilitate the research mission of the University.
  • Consult with PI’s, DRA’s, Chairs and Deans on policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Convey federal, state, and university regulations related to grant management and post award compliance.
  • Prepare invoices and reports for grants in required format.

Effectively communicate with External Sponsors:
  • Per legal agreements, prepare and submit timely financial reports for contracts and grants in the required formats.
  • Resolve issues affecting reimbursements to the University.
  • Prepare correspondence requesting budget revisions, clarifications on allowability as necessary to appropriately administer grants, contracts and agreements.
  • Participate in monthly Finance & Administrative training meetings, adding perspective, and encouraging audience interaction

This position has potential for a remote work arrangement within the State of North Carolina, consistent with university policy.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Mon-Fri 8-5
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range $54,000 - $64,000
Physical Demands of Position
Standard office environment. Position requires long periods of sitting and using a computer.
Posting Details Information

Posting Date 03/15/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 03/17/2024
Proposed Date of Hire 04/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
List a minimum of 3 professional references on the application or attach a List of References with contact Information.

This position has potential for a remote work arrangement within the State of North Carolina, consistent with university policy.
Search Chair Name Elaine Berry
Search Chair Email berryle@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/45077
Posting Number 201501385P

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Please summarize your experience managing externally funded grants.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. Please describe your experience in accounting and budget management.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Do you have experience with Banner Finance or similar accounting or financial software. Please explain:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents