Staff and Grant Accountant

Position Overview

The Staff and Grant Accountant supports budget and accounting functions, including accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, contract and grants management, and general fiscal responsibilities. This role shares reporting responsibilities with the Director of Budgeting and the Accounting Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Posting cash receipts and reconciling bank accounts, including verifying Positive Pay activity.
• Verifying contributions and charges prior to posting to the general ledger.
• Preparing journal transactions for month-end close, booking ACH transfers, and reclassifying expenses and revenues.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for government and private grants.
• Maintaining pledge receivables, reviewing documentation, and processing necessary journal entries.
• Entering annual budgets, handling revisions, departmental corrections, and line transfers.
• Managing the corporate credit card program, including auditing monthly transactions and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assisting with year-end audit preparations and responding to audit requests.
• Collaborating with the Business Office team to meet institutional goals and deadlines.
• Interacting with supervisors, co-workers, department heads, faculty, students, and the public.
• Assisting Student Accounts and Accounts Payable as needed.
• Performing related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in electronic spreadsheets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines.
• Non-profit experience is helpful.

Benefits & Perks

• Complete Benefits Package: Offered to full-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly.
• Health Insurance: Two PPO plans, including a High Deductible Health Plan, with full vision coverage and a Wellness Premium discount.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage provided through Delta Dental of North Carolina.
• Life Insurance: Group term life insurance provided by The Standard, offering coverage equal to one times the annual salary.
• Long-term Disability Insurance: Group coverage through The Standard, effective after 60 days of employment.
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with TIAA, including matching contributions up to 5% for eligible employees.
• Paid Leave: Includes sick leave, vacation leave, bereavement leave, and 13 observed holidays.
• Tuition Remission: Discounts available for employees and eligible dependent children.
• Wellness Programs: Access to the HealthPlex facility and various wellness programs throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support services for personal, financial, and emotional challenges.
• Supplemental policies offering additional life insurance and short-term disability, accident, and cancer coverage through Colonial and Aflac.