Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a reputable non-profit specializing in biomedical research, is in search of an experienced Grant Accountant to join their team for a direct hire opportunity!

Location : Camden, NJ 08103

• Hybrid model, work from home Tuesdays and Fridays

Salary : $70k-$80k

Job Description

Reporting to the Controller/CFO, this position will be responsible for the post-award administration of grants for multiple Principal Investigators to ensure compliance with sponsor terms and conditions, as well as institutional policies and procedures. This position is a hands-on grants role that requires familiarity with all aspects of post-award management.

Knowledge of NIH award requirements and regulations is a crucial component of the job along with understanding internal controls and being able to ensure compliance with all controls and accounting policies. Regular coordination and communication with Investigators, administrators and the Research Office are required.

Responsibilities:

• Review application, Notice of Award, Contracts and Agreements for award terms and conditions and apply any restrictions or budgetary controls
• Gather all internal documentation to ensure compliance prior to account setup
• Ensure personnel are appropriately allocated to the project, in conjunction with the PI, and according to the terms of the award. Monitor payroll transactions to ensure the salary costs and cost share expenses are appropriately applied according to sponsor guidelines and institutional policy
• Monitor committed effort versus awarded effort and compliance with sponsor salary limitations, when applicable
• Ensure accounts payable expenditures meet compliance with grant requirements and agency policies
• Review financial transactions to ensure adherence to GAAP, FASB, Uniform Guidance
• Coordinate the removal of and/or transfer of unallowable costs
• Provide monthly grant status reports to PIs that include spending projections
• Timely and accurate submission of all required financial and subrecipient reports (ie FFATA, FFR, RPPR)
• Participate in the subrecipient monitoring process: review and approve subaward invoices, communicate any spending concerns with the Research Office, and ensure timely receipt of final subaward invoice
• Confirm remaining balance for progress reports; provide final balance for carryover requests; ensure the timely closeout of grants and contracts in accordance with sponsor requirements
• Monitor grants receivable and follow up on unpaid billings
• Support annual agency financial audit

The ideal candidate for this role has a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline. Ideal candidates will also have 2-3 years' of profession experience in the following areas:

• NIH grant accounting/post-award management
• Knowledge of NIH grants, cooperative agreements and contracts requirements and regulations along with federal requirements such as Uniform Guidance.

Candidates must exhibit a high level of proficiency in Excel. Ideal qualifications for this position are being detail-oriented , efficient and organized , while being cognizant and abiding by deadlines.

Company Description

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Company Description

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a company that exudes unwavering results with urgency, honesty, and integrity. CSS has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, and direct hire solutions. Nationally supporting Salesforce Projects & Managed Services and staffing solutions with a focus in Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Information Technology, Salesforce, and Call Center & Office. Everyone at CSS operates with pro-active pipelines, the highest business ethics, a winning spirit in our approach, and a team-oriented workflow with real cross-training. The CSS team coaches you with current business intelligence so that we can timely deliver solutions to meet your expectations. Our testimonials on our website tell the story from our clients and candidates—check them out!