Assistant Director of Grant Accounting at Kforce Inc in Hoboken, New Jersey

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Hoboken, NJ that is seeking an Assistant Director of Grant Accounting.

Summary;
The Assistant Director of Grant Accounting serves as a key member of the Office of Sponsored Accounting, providing expertise in research administration and post-award management. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective financial management of sponsored projects, including compliance with Uniform Guidance and other sponsor regulations. The Assistant Director of Grant Accounting will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Sponsored Accounting and will serve as a point of contact for faculty inquiries and requests for information.

Responsibilities:

• Post Award Management: Oversee the post-award financial administration of sponsored projects, including budget monitoring, expenditure analysis, and financial reporting


• Sponsored Accounting: Utilize expertise in sponsored accounting to ensure adherence to sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and Uniform Guidance requirements


• Uniform Guidance Compliance: Apply knowledge of Uniform Guidance regulations to sponsored research activities, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and facilitating audits as needed


• Office of Sponsored Accounting Management: Assist in the management of the Office of Sponsored Accounting, including supervision of staff, process improvement initiatives, and strategic planning


• Faculty Inquiries: Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty inquiries regarding sponsored projects, providing guidance on budget development, proposal submission, and post-award financial management


• Information Triage: Triage existing requests for information and faculty inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses or routing inquiries to the appropriate staff members for resolution

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Advanced degree preferred


• 5+ years of experience in sponsored accounting, research administration, or related field within a higher education or research institution


• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of research administration principles, including pre-award processes, proposal development, and post-award management


• In-depth knowledge of Uniform Guidance and its application to sponsored research activities


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and financial data accurately


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders


• Proficiency in financial management systems and software, with experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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