GRANT ACCOUNTANT / SENIOR GRANT ACCOUNTANT - Sponsored Programs Accounting

The level of position into which the candidate will be hired will be based on the amount of relevant experience as determined by the Manager.

Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA) is responsible for the fiscal management of grants and contracts in accordance with government regulations, donor requirements, and University policy. SPA establishes new grants and analyzes/processes financial data within the PeopleSoft general ledger. SPA is also responsible for projecting cash needs and drawing funds from letter of credit agencies, issuing invoices to donors, and cash collection.

The Grant Accountant/Senior Grant Accountant is responsible for the fiscal management of grants and contracts in accordance with government regulations, donor requirements, and University policy. The Grant Accountant/Senior Grant Accountant:

• interacts with faculty, department assistants and administration;
• monitors cash flow;
• establishes new grants and monitors expenditure activity;
• analyzes and processes financial data within the PeopleSoft general ledger;
• projects cash needs, draws funds from letter of credit agencies, issues invoices to donors and facilitates cash collection;
• generates financial reports for a variety of reporting requirements to sponsors and for University analysis;
• and establishes departmental deadlines, runs reports, prepares balance sheets and schedules, and relays information to General Accounting for financial statement preparation.

The Grant Accountant/Senior Grant Accountant position will require occasional travel between campuses for meetings. In addition, individuals hired for this position may be asked to work from Boston to Medford or vice versa.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience OR six (6) years of substantial work experience in the Sponsored Programs / Research Administration field

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Preferred Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is preferred. Candidate should possess strong analytical, technical, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to think and work independently and as part of a team is a strong plus. Previous experience in grant accounting, proficiency in Excel and knowledge of PeopleSoft are desirable.

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.