Assistant Director for Grants and Contracts
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Description
Summary: Under the guidance and leadership of the Associate Comptroller – Reporting & Compliance this position will assist with managing the Grants and Contracts Business Unit within the Comptroller’s Office. Position will assist with the accounting services related to post award activities for sponsored programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local government, sponsor and Alabama A&M University regulations and policies. Monitoring compliance with cost accounting standards, preparing recurring and special reports and analyses, developing and delivering training to departmental employees and to the campus community.
Examples of Duties
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Performs analyses and review of financial transaction for federal, state and local restricted funds. · Performs reporting and compliance activities within the guidelines of the respective Circulars as listed in the Code of Federal Register. · Ability to prepare Agency reports to include SF425 and ability to prepare Agency Invoice Billing as well as Grant Drawdown, · Performs reporting and compliance activities within the guidelines of the respective Circulars as listed in the Code of Federal Register. · Work with the Grants & Contract Team as well as General Accounting in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, invoices, and reconciliations. · Assist the Associate Comptroller in work distribution among the staff. · Assists Principal Investigator (PI) with inquires relative to the Grants Accounting process and the facilitation of the grants. · Works closely in collaboration with Campus partners, namely Title III and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. · Assists with month-end and year-end close out and financial statement preparation. · Prepares SEFA at year end in coordination Grants & Contract Staff. · Serve as a resource to the lower level Grants & Contract Staff members. · Serve as the leader in training and workshops to the campus constituency. · Assist with enhancing Grants & Contract operations to ensure comprehensive post award activity. · Attend special training sessions related to update on Federal, State and Local guidelines related to associated funding sources. · Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.): · A bachelor's degree in accounting and three (3) years of Grants and Contracts accounting experience OR A four-year bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related professional level experience. · Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably Ellucian Banner.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Knowledge of internal controls relative to finance and accounting processes · In depth knowledge of state and federal regulations and procedures relative to grants processing · Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and present training materials · Demonstrated understanding of generally accepted accounting principles · Strong understanding of internal controls relative to business processes · Advanced knowledge computer software systems to included Microsoft Suite and basic understanding of Ellucian Banner Finance · Experience with Cayuse Research Administration Software, a plus.
Benefits
- We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
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