"Accountant, Grants and Staff"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Accountant, Grants and Staff

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posted Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

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.

Advertising Summary

Excellent Benefits Package

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents