Senior Accountant Grants - Business and Finance

Grand Valley State University • Allendale, MI • 1w ago

Allendale, MI Full Time R105177

This position will perform day-to-day accounting tasks related to grants and other accounting functions. This position will be assigned multiple grant awards and will be responsible for grant reporting from award set-up through the close-out of the award.

Salary & Benefits: $60,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience.

https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

Manage post-award accounting for several assigned grants and contracts, including sub-recipient monitoring in accordance with Single Audit requirements and University policies.

Provide financial support to Principal Investigator (PI) through preparation of project financial statements, budget review or responding to compliance.

Assist with the preparation of annual single audit, including lead for assigned major programs

In relation to grants and other assigned accounting areas:

Manage receivables and Workday billing schedules.

Prepare related journal entries.

Maintain reconciliation workpapers.

Provide ad hoc financial reports as requested.

Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related bachelor's degree.

Minimum of 5 years related work experience pertaining to oversight of a wide variety of sponsored awards and contracts, budgets, and preparation of financial reports and/or billings related to Higher Education, Government, or Not-for-Profit organizations.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.

Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Master's degree in accounting or related field

Eight (8) years related work experience pertaining to oversight of a wide variety of sponsored awards and contracts, budgets, and preparation of financial reports and/or billings related to Higher Education, Government, or Not-for-Profit organizations.

CPA certification.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Partial work from home may be available.

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. Applications missing required documents will not be considered . The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Karen Mushong at mushongk@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at mailto:hro@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline: Application closes November 16, 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Sec

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