Saint Louis University Looking for Grant Accountant at St. Louis, MO  Full Time

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Job Summary

Grant accountants are critical to the university’s success as a worldclass research facility. This role is an opportunity for someone looking to expand their work experience into areas overseeing financial and grant services in the university. Our Grant accountants work closely with many different areas of the university including the school of medicine and the office of vice president of research.

Job Duties

• Under general direction, the grant accountant is responsible for post award grant accounting duties, including sponsor invoicing, financial compliance, and grant reporting.
• Performs grant-related post-award functions, approving expenses, budget and expense analysis, invoicing (monthly/quarterly), financial reporting, labor distribution changes and associated communications with customers, reconciliations, and rebudgeting.
• Performs grant closeout functions required by Grants and Contracts Administration and sponsors including final reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and final reporting.
• Reviews general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Supports the Post-Award Specialists in the education and training of principal investigators and administrators.
• Assesses needs and resolves issues of the principal investigator related to grants accounting.
• Performs analysis and support for projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial operations, laws, and terminology.
• Knowledge of federal and non-federal regulations and operation policies preferred.
• Experience using Workday as a financial system preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of analytical ability.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to design, analyze and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to monitor expenditures and maintain data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor‘s degree in related field; supplemented with two (2) years of related experience.

Function

Research Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 977-5847.