Job Title	Grant Accountant
Position Class Type	Regular
Position Type	Staff
Other Position Information	About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders. Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits. To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status	Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week

Posting Text

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
2-3 years of experience in post-award grant accounting, preferably in a non-profit environment
Knowledge of the federal funding rules, regulations, and standards for non-profit accounting
Experience with contractual agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and requirements

Job Specific Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Experience with budget management, general accounting practices, external communication, and customer relationship management
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
Experience with Banner or similar ERP system
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Highly organized.

Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

Posting Information

Posting Number	SP00443
Posting Date	04/02/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	Hybrid work schedule to include on-site and remote work considered.

Job Duties

Percent of total time

100

Duties

Position Summary: The Grant Accountant position provides primary accounting function for all grant monitoring administration, compliance, grant accounting and financial reports of awarded grants through their final closing. This position is responsible for post- award grant related accounting duties; maintenance of grants contract files keeping up-to-date invoicing to contractors/grantor agencies; serves as principal contact for grant and contract accounting functions; prepares grants-related financial reports and journal entries; manages related general ledger accounts. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, Uniform Guidance, and the ability to accurately produce financial documentation for all grants.

Job Duties:

Responsible for post award compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Perform post-award grant accounting functions, including setting up accounts, budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, monitoring time and effort reporting and distribution, reconciliations, coordination of contractual amendments, and re-budgeting
Perform grant closeouts as required by sponsors, including final reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations, zeroing out budgets and final reporting
Evaluate expenses reflected on the financial reports and other financial documents to ensure compliance with funding source regulations and terms
Assist with journal entries, preparation of revenue and expense statements and other financial reports for internal use and/or outside/grants funding agencies
Reviews and suggests corrections to general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy
Prepare SEFA report and other grant documents requested by external auditors
Maintain and update policies and procedures for post-award management of grants
Ensure efficient and compliant data management systems for reporting and auditing purposes
Stay current on federal, state, local statutes, policies, and procedures related to grants
Collaborates with pre-award staff to ensure proposed budgets and funding strategies are accurately reflected and carried through post-award, supporting successful grant implementation and compliance.
Other duties as assigned.