"Senior Grant Accountant"

Posted: 31-May-25

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Categories: Other Staff/Administrative, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 11272

General Description:

The Senior Grant Accountant position is responsible for providing independent guidance and oversight to principal investigators and department administrators in regard to grant and contract policies and procedures, compliance and regulatory issues, and post-award administration. This individual must demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of federal and non-federal regulations, guidelines, and policies covering grant and contract processes. This person must have a working knowledge of post award accounting and financial reporting, performing internal audits of grants and contracts to ensure compliance with university and funding agency requirements. The Senior Grant Accountant will play an integral role in the Grant and Contract Accounting training program; assisting principal investigators and departmental administrators in interpreting university and funding agency policies and guidelines to ensure financial compliance. This individual will be involved in the development of new post award policies and procedures.

Department: Grant and Contract Accounting

Position Category: Full Time

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred. This individual must demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of federal and non-federal regulations, guidelines, and policies covering grant and contract processes.

Knowledge & Skills:

A strong knowledge of the Banner Finance System is preferred.
Microsoft Office applications. Banner experience a plus.