Grant Accountant III Temporary

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 11336
Full/Part Time: Full Time

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Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Up to $70,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred

Essential Functions

Summary

Function: To assist in the financial management of sponsored projects through the application of basic fiscal principles and administrative regulations governing grants and contracts.

Scope: Responsible for the application of advanced accounting knowledge to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements and the acquisition of extramural funds.

Duties

Typical:

• Oversee Accounts Receivable management/collections.
• Prepare Letter of Credit drawdowns.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Evaluate financial activities of service/recharge centers and facilities.
• Assist in the implementation of cost accounting procedures.
• Respond to various data requests/statistics.
• Initiate award accounts and set up budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Periodic:

• Assist with or lead special projects as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and four years of experience in grant or related accounting and/or post award administration of sponsored projects. A Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Personal computer, accounting software, Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in accounting or a related field.
• Four years of grant accounting experience to include financial reporting and account reconciliation.
• Similar experience in a governmental or higher education environment.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

This is a temporary, benefits eligible position with an expected ending date of December, 2024. This position may be extended based on funding and needs of the department.

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

This position primarily works remotely in Texas but may work on campus on an infrequent basis (approximately four days or less per month). When an employee is required to work on campus, travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.