Grants Post-Award Accountant

Primary Purpose
The Grants PostAward Accountant under general direction and with limited guidance from the Grants Accounting Manager applies principles of accounting to perform a wide range of intermediate accounting functions in Grants PostAward compiles and analyzes financial and other grant award information to prepare journal entries perform account reconciliations and generate financial reports related to Grants PostAward.

Essential Functions
Responsible for performing a variety of intermediate accounting functions ensuring timeliness and accuracy of data in accordance and in compliance with established procedures and with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Monitor analyze and report on transactions as they relate to the system on internal controls. Provide Universitywide support to faculty and staff in managing their grants to comply with University Business Policies and Procedures manual and Grants and Contracts terms and conditions. Research and provide recommendations on new processes and procedures to innovate and improve department efficiencies and implement upon management approval. Prepare fund balance reconciliations and federal cash drawdown reports for Grants PostAward. Prepare journal entries related to Grants PostAward including Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs. Research analyze and propose solutions for irregularities to Supervisor. Prepare weekly monthly quarterly and annual financial general ledger reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure data integrity. Prepare invoice billing associated with grants issued to the University. Prepare deposits for grant funds received. Prepare federal quarterly reports for Grants PostAward. Perform semiannual Effort Reporting for certification. Provide support to external auditors during the yearend audit and the Uniform Guidance audit. Assist in implementing new functionality in Banner Finance and other systems used by the department. Perform quality assurance for OnBase scanned documents. Provide backup support to the Grants Accounting Manager. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decisionmaking that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socioeconomic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business/Accounting (Two (2) years of fulltime experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed posthigh school education coursework). One (1) year of accounting work experience or related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education and/or nonprofit organization. Strong written and verbal communications skills required including some public speaking to/training of colleagues. Strong computer skills including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills and substantial experience with accounting software preferable with Banner Finance. Sufficient technical/business knowledge to handle complex problems related to the work area in daytoday situations. Takes initiative to develop and enhance Excel files and other softwarebased tools to assist the department in its work and to enhance customer service. Responds in verbal or written form to nonroutine inquiries from faculty or staff. Requires writing skills to draft memos letters or reports. Ability to work independently with critical deadlines and competing priorities. Positive attitude proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Ability to adapt to changing priorities quickly. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Work Schedule
Work is performed during standard business hours.