Post Award Grant Accountant - Office of Accounting
Hiring Department
The University of Texas Permian Basin's Office of Accounting welcomes applications for the position of Post Award Grant Accountant

Salary Range
Commensurate on qualifications and experience
Remote work option available
Essential Functions
The Post Award Grant Accountant provides post-award financial and compliance support for sponsored contracts and grants, including journal entries, cost share management, grant reporting, reconciliations, effort certification, and closeout activities. This position works under general supervision within the Office of Accounting and the Office of Sponsored Projects and exercises initiative and independent judgment while supporting principal investigators and departments to ensure accurate financial management and compliance with institutional, state, federal, and private sponsor requirements.
1. Setup of grant cost center(s) and budgets, and reporting calendar(s) based on grant agreements.
2. Monitor expenditures for allowability and allocability.
3. Monthly monitoring and maintenance of grants accounts.
4. Initiation and recording cost transfers/corrections and journal entries on grant accounts.
5. Monthly, Quarterly and Annual invoicing as required.
6. Frequent communication with grant PIs on funding dates, budget amendments, allowable/non-allowable costs, budget overruns, funding extensions, etc.
7. Attend, conduct and/or assist with grant accounting workshops.
8. Assist with various grant Financial Reporting requirements related to local, State, Federal and Private grant funding.
9. Assists PIs in managing their sponsored program portfolios
10. Manages sponsored projects that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
11. May review financial and administrative award administration requirements to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies and in accordance with State, Federal, and Private funding regulations.
12. Assistance in budget and form preparation, and interpretation of funding requirements and regulations.
13. Assist with the coordination for effort certification and reporting activities, including the development of training and operational support related to tracking sponsored program time and effort.
14. May work with PIs and departments in Time & Effort certification processes.
15. Assists PIs in managing their sponsored program portfolios
16. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree, years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
2. Three (3) years of work experience involving grant/research administration, combined with experience with legal terminology, reviewing detailed legal documents, and language relevant to post-award administration and/or accounting related experience to include tracking and reconciling accounts.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's Degree
Additional Information
Required Application Materials
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References
4. Transcripts (Preferred)
5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)
Conditions of Employment
1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.
5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Schedule
Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.
Standard Working Conditions
1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation

University Benefits
1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University
The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country - full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin - which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.
As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.
Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.
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