Grants Accountant

## Grants Accountant Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Columbus Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R152164

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Job Title:

Grants Accountant## Department:

ERIK | Administration
** Position Overview
** The Grants Accountant within The Ohio State University’s Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) supports the financial management and compliance functions of university-wide sponsored research. Under the direction of the Associate Manager, this position ensures that sponsored project activity complies with relevant regulations, sponsor requirements, and university policy. The role serves as a resource for campus partners seeking guidance on transactional and compliance‐related matters.

Core responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial transactions and cost transfers, such as journals, accounting adjustments, and payroll accounting adjustments (PAAs). The Grants Accountant evaluates these transactions for allowability, proper documentation, alignment with sponsor terms, and accuracy in reflecting project activity. The role also performs general ledger reconciliations for accounts tied to sponsored awards and escalates complex or unusual cases as needed.

This position provides operational support for Greenphire Patient Payments (Clin Card) by assisting with card orders and distribution, processing study modifications, and responding to questions from study teams about program functionality and expectations.

The Grants Accountant is also responsible for recording and monitoring third‐party cost share, ensuring contributions are properly documented, valued, and tracked in accordance with applicable regulations and institutional standards.

Additional responsibilities include handling inquiries submitted to the department’s shared inbox and assisting senior staff with broader departmental initiatives that support compliance, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement. This position provides a strong foundation for developing a comprehensive knowledge base in grants accounting and sponsored program administration.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 2 years of relevant experience required; proficiency in the use of excel spreadsheets and all standard office software.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
** Desired

Qualifications:

*** 2-4 years of relevant experience.
* Experience with grants accounting/processes
* Knowledge of university and the Office of Sponsored Program policies, rules, regulations.
* Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service orientation.
* Proven ability to provide a professional environment with all levels of customers inside and outside the university.
** Application Materials
*** A resume is required.
* A cover letter is desired.## Additional Information:
** Salary
* * The salary range for this position is $55,700 - $72,700, annually. The actual offered salary will be based on the selected candidate's education and experience, internal equity, and the unit's available budget.
** Additional Information
** This is a hybrid position, working 3-days…