Grant Accountant

PURPOSE: Performs accounting and administrative functions for the Office of the Comptroller for grant accounting. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Coordinates fiscal management of federal, state, local, private and match accounts for grants/sponsored programs across the University. * Manages budgets on a weekly basis for all assigned grants. * Reconciles and prepares required financial reports monthly, quarterly, or annually for review by department head and project director (if applicable). * Balances and prepare monthly payroll reports showing allocation by department head and project director. * Ensure and provides support documentation for annual external audits. * Prepares financial progress reports required by granting agencies and ensures grant reimbursements are down and deposited as needed to support program activities. * Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: * Good computer skills and functions in relation to accounting, i.e., Excel, etc. * Sound knowledge and experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. * Ability to analyze data and create informational forms. * Ability to work with a wide variety of people. * Must use good judgment and discretion in planning and performing work duties. QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in accounting, or three to five years' experience in grant management. * One year of experience with Microsoft Office required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Two years' office experience in higher education or governmental accounting, preferred. * Experience in Colleague system preferred. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

Created: 2026-04-02