Restricted Funds Accountant

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing basic accounting functions such as ledger/fund maintenance, cost analysis, fund reconciliation, posting, and fiscal control inventory. This position works closely with restricted funds departments.

• Invoicing from State, Federal, and Private Agencies. Prepare the invoice, journal entry and enter into Banner, and request draw down.
• Correcting errors on invoices through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Work with PI’s to review invoices.
• Ensuring all costs are allowable per federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work with Grant Manager / Business Office to process PHAREDs and Journal Entries.
• Process Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs).
• Use grant management software including Ellucian, Emburse, Paycom, Argos, etc.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Process Purchase Requisition s with Grant Manager.
• Execute ORSP projects associated with accounting or reporting across the university.
• Stay up to date on grant compliance and budget.
• Work with PI’s and other departments to ensure timely spending on grants and contracts.
• Monitor the status of spending on grants and contracts.
• Assist Grants Account Manager with financial reporting.
• Assist with audits.
• Assist Grant Manager with processing Grant Fund requests in Banner, add new funds to Paycom and maintain the master grant fund list.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Sitting – Frequently
• Standing – Occasionally
• Walking – Occasionally
• Bending – Occasionally
• Squatting – Occasionally
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Occasionally
• Lifting up to 20 pounds – Occasionally
• Lifting greater than 20 pounds – Seldom

• Work is normally performed in an office setting.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

• Must be willing to work in excess of forty (40) hours to include weekends and evenings as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field with at least fifteen (15) semester credit hours in accounting.
• Three (3) years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience working with Ellucian Banner, Emburse, and Paycom.

• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations and university financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern accounting applications.
• Knowledge in working with Ellucian Banner (a plus).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
• Skill in utilizing ten-key by touch in an accurate, fast manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with funding agencies’ budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to research and analyze data and reports.
• Ability to provide exemplary service to customers, in and outside the University.