Staff and Grant Accountant

Position Overview

The Staff and Grant Accountant supports budgeting and accounting functions in the Business Office of the Finance and Administration Division. This role is responsible for posting cash receipts, reconciling bank accounts, preparing journal transactions, managing the corporate credit card program, and assisting with audits and other fiscal duties.
Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Location: Charlotte

Key Responsibilities

• Posting of cash receipts and reconciliation of bank accounts to the General Ledger, including verifying Positive Pay activity.
• Verifying contributions and charges from various sources before posting to the general ledger.
• Preparing journal transactions for month-end close, such as ACH transfers and reclassifications.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for government and private grants.
• Maintaining pledges receivable records and performing necessary budget entries and revisions.
• Managing the corporate credit card program and ensuring accuracy in reconciliations and vendor payments.
• Assisting with year-end audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Collaborating with team members and interacting with various stakeholders including supervisors, department heads, faculty, and the public.
• Assisting Student Accounts and Accounts Payable as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or a related field and 2-4 years of accounting experience.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with electronic spreadsheets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to work within deadlines.
• Non-profit experience is helpful; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Complete benefits package available to full-time employees, including health care, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group life insurance and long-term disability insurance provided following 60 days of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions up to 5% after one year of service.
• Accrual of sick leave, vacation leave, and bereavement leave, with additional policies for other leaves of absence and holidays.
• Tuition remission benefits and access to wellness and employee assistance programs.