Grants Accountant

Position Information

Working Title:

Grants Accountant

Department: IANR Finance & Personnel Office-0785

Requisition Number: S_260381

Posting Open Date: 05/18/2026

Application Review Date: 06/02/2026

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) brings together the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the Agricultural Research Division, and Nebraska Extension to serve Nebraska through teaching, research, and extension outreach. With more than 1,900 employees located on campus and across the state, IANR advances innovation in agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community and youth development while making a measurable impact in every corner of Nebraska.

As a Grants Accountant
, you will:

• Provide pre- and post-award financial management for external funds
• Assist with development, modification, and submission of IANR contracts & agreements
• Strategically manage capacity funds and provide recommendations and analysis to Deans
• Generate, analyze, and evaluate financial reports, create projections, and make recommendations to administrators

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years’ experience in any combination of project accounting, grants/contracts or financial management required.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, grants/contracts, budgeting or financial reporting/management is essential.
• Understanding of large integrated financial management systems and experience with spreadsheets necessary.
• Ability to independently analyze information, apply problem solving skills and incorporate strategic vision in order to make sound decisions necessary.
• Must be comfortable prioritizing multiple, time-sensitive and competing priorities.

• Prior experience managing grants and contracts would be beneficial.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with people at all levels and across diverse demographics.

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