Accountant, Grants and Staff

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Employment Status Full Time Department Finance & Administration Department Job Summary The incumbent provides fiscal support on grants, contracts and cooperative agreements for the Office of Grants and Contracts.

He/she works with and supports the development, implementation and provision of ongoing financial oversight to grants management operations, ensuring appropriate use and accurate reporting of financial transactions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of OMB accounting principles * Knowledge of grants administration principles * Proficient in the use of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite * Detail oriented management of multiple projects, and priority setting * Good communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal * Ability to read, analyze, understand and carry out instructions, written and oral * Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables Essential Job Functions * Assists Principal Investigators in fiscal post-award administration * Serves as point of contact with agencies for fiscal matters * Ensures consistent application of federal policies related to fiscal matters * Establishes accounts for programs after fiscal review of award documentation * Informs Principal Investigators of program expenditures and encumbrances * Processes expenditures and submits fiscal reports * Submits required financial reports to funding agencies * Ensures all documented cost-sharing is reported to the sponsor(s) * Calculates and recovers legitimate indirect costs * Closes out accounts * Other related duties as assigned Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field * Two (2) years' accounting experience Licensing and Certifications N/A Physical Requirements Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds Occasionally Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds Occasionally Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Travel Occasionally Extended Work Hours Occasionally Posting Detail Information Posting Number S932 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Lorman Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 09/22/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement Alcorn State University Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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