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Accountant II - Post Award Financial Services
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Position Number: 5165831
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Accountant II - Post Award Financial Services

Salary: $44,122.00 - $58,903.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2402551
Closing: 4/17/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: University Research Office

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking an Accountant II! The Accountant is responsible for the operational management of the Office of Sponsored Programs post-award financial services and supports the mission, vision, and administrative imperative to develop and manage funding received from external grant and contract sources in support of the university. Responsible for coordinating and implementing a comprehensive grant and contract financial account management program for all departments across campus who receive funding from public and private sources (where written proposals are expected and awards are contractual in nature), and from government and private contracts consistent with institutional and government sponsored program regulations.

Summary of Responsibilities

Manage post-award grant and contract accounts to include: expenditure monitoring for every cost item for all institutional grant accounts and all external sub-awards and sub-contracts; assure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations; create, monitor, and approve index requests, budget allocations, purchasing activities, payroll action activities; and coordinate the completion of the subrecipient commitment forms at submission and annually after award. Perform annual risk assessments on all external sub-awards and sub-grants. Work closely with the UVU Office of Procurement to ensure that all items of equipment purchased through sponsored programs are handled in accordance with federal regulatory standards and contractual terms and conditions.
Conduct an institutional time and effort management process for all sponsored programs to report personnel activities on grants and contracts; conduct internal financial audit assessments for sponsored program award recipients, sub-contracts, and sub-awards; prepare evaluation reports of time and effort activity, and audit findings.
Provide training and assistance to award recipients to resolve problems with tracking, monitoring, and utilizing funds from sponsored program sources; prepare budget information and expense reports for annual and final reporting activities; review and recommend approval of grant budget modifications and change requests; assist with financial closeout processes; and manage financial database information to be used by all Sponsored Program post-award offices.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field plus two years of related experience OR a relevant combination of education and work experience totaling six years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or related field.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Knowledge:

Knowledge of government granting, contracting, and administration practices and procedures, legal compliance, federal grant & contract policy including
Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, state and private foundation funding practices and procedures related to financial grant and contract management.
Knowledge of accounting practices at a university.
Knowledge of computer database management systems, accounting software, and grant administration tools.

Skills:

Exceptional interpersonal skills, poise, and professionalism.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong budget analysis and account management skills.
Skills in developing, planning, implementing, and reporting financial analysis and audit information.
Strong aptitude with standard office productivity software which include MS Office programs, Banner or equivalent database management software, and general accounting software and tools.

Abilities:

Ability to analyze information, plan strategically, and make reliable projections.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and collaborating organizations in a diverse community.
Ability to conduct a basic financial audit for internal departments and external organizations in the use of government and private funding from grants, contracts, and sub-award agreements.
Ability to coordinate and train faculty and staff in grant and contract financial activities, analysis, improvement measures, and reporting activities.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4461976/accountant-ii-post-award-financial-services

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