Grant Accountant

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

ID: 7228673 (Ref.No. 24M400064)
Posted: March 15, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Description

WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY?? – We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University.

Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University invites applications for the position of Grant Accountant within the Finance Division. The Grant Accountant is a vital member of the Accounting Office, working collaboratively with members within the Finance Division, as well as other members of the University to perform day-to-day functions and achieve the strategic goals of the division and University. The Grant Accountant will perform various functions, including but not limited to the oversight of grants management and other restricted fund processes within the Finance Division. The position requires knowledge of regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines; review/preparation of grant related journal entries and reconciliations; create timely reporting tools on restricted funds for interested parties; assist departments and principal investigators on grant proposals; all in accordance with both University policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in grant accounting, with demonstrated knowledge of regulatory responsibilities for the grantee (Federal, State, Subawards, and Private entities), regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Experience with G5, Research.Gov, SAM.Gov, FSD.Gov, and other State and Federal reporting portals.
Proficient in Excel and Word
Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
Works well independently, ability to multitask, and is dedicated to meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to team efforts and coalition building.
Analytical, detail oriented, resourceful, and inquisitive.
Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Experience with Pre-Award and Post-Award Submissions.
Experience in non-profit fund accounting.
Knowledge of Banner and Cognos.
Experience in budgeting.

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

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