Grant Consultant

Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance for Federal, State, local, and private grants

Knowledge of OMB uniform guidance (federal grants only)

Prepare invoices, reports, projections including payroll expenditures, journal entries, and budget vouchers

Analyze data, reconcile GL accounts, and verify accuracy of accounting classifications

Assist the grants office and institutional research office to review new grant applications and related budgets

Prepare for audits and respond to auditors questions

Assist PIs and grant personnel with grant issues, and ensure compliance with grantor and institutional requirements

Assist PIs with budget amendments/modifications

Assist in preparing the SEFA Reports and its reconciliation

Maintains files and records (both computer and documents) as required

Prepares periodic and special reports of grant account status or analysis as required

Assist accountants work assignments for accuracy and completeness

Provides procedures and addresses pertinent issues related to grants accounting as needed

Attends business meetings, training and conference

Prepares and will conduct Fiscal site visit/audit to sub-contractor

Assist in preparing the grant manual for Principal Investigators (PIs) and staff

Skills

grants, accounting, workday, reconciliation, month end

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

MUST HAVE

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2+ years experience in Grant Accounting

Experience within GAAP

Intermediate Excel skills required

Experience managing budgets, financial reports, etc.

Experience with CARES Act Preferred

SQL preferred

Workday experience required

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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