Grant Accounting Manager

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Fayetteville, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Grant Accounting Manager at the University of Arkansas is responsible for managing all post-award accounting and grant management activities for a significant two-year grant from the State of Arkansas. This role involves coordination with various departments to ensure proper financial management, reporting, and compliance with grant requirements, while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all post-award accounting and grant management activities for a large two-year grant from the State of Arkansas.
• Coordinate with Business Services to process purchasing.
• Review and approve all subaward reporting and invoicing.
• Manage budget categories and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other key personnel to update and manage project goals.
• Assist with financial and project reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, general business, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in auditing, accounting, or a related area.
• At least two years of experience in project management.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience with financial management and reporting.
• Experience with Workday accounting.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.