Post Award Accountant

Posting Number:

STA
00590PO26

Financial and Accounting Operations and Analysis

Post Award Accounting

Post Award Accountant

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P3 - Professional

Post Award Accountant

Columbia

Richland

Division of Administration and Finance

DAF Controller's Office

G10

MRH - $63,557 $ 79,446 $ 95,336

$65,000-$75,000

Full Time

37.5

• Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:40am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office operations.

12 months

Fiscal Accounting

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

The Post Award Accountant will comprehensively manage a portfolio of sponsored awards to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance and technical assistance to Principal Investigators and departments throughout the post-award lifecycle.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• People Soft or other ERP experience
• Higher education experience
• Sponsored award and/or contract accounting experience

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to understand and research, the principles of grant management and reporting.
• Knowledge of federal and state fiscal accounting processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data, reports, and contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Monitor sponsored award expenses to ensure charges are allowable, allocable, reasonable, consistent, and within budget, ensuring compliance with award, sponsor, and institutional requirements. Provide financial guidance and support to Principal Investigators and departmental staff by fielding inquiries, interpreting award, sponsor, institutional requirements and assisting in resolving financial issues. Perform accounting and administrative duties related to sponsored awards, including maintaining accurate records, preparing journal entries, and completing timely closeouts.

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