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Grant Accounting Manager

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
May 30, 2025
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Closing Date: 06/14/2025 Type of Position:Sponsored Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Fulbright College Finance Team Support B Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Grant Accounting Manager reports to the Associate Director of Grant Administration for the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences. This position is responsible for managing post-award sponsored projects for assigned department units, supporting the faculty & staff in those departments, completing all required University training and assigned training related to research and professional development, and assisting other departments in the Fulbright College Dean's Office with post-award sponsored project activities. The management of sponsored projects includes but is not limited to, providing active grant workbook information to the principal investigator every month; assisting faculty and staff with questions, issues, and other activities; working directly with faculty with new award planning; reviewing assigned department sponsored projects regularly regarding current balances, new awards, closing awards, no-cost time extensions, and other issues to ensure proper coding and tuition charges are correct; approving accounting and payroll transactions; assisting Business Services and the departments with procurement and travel processes as they relate to grant compliance; assisting Payroll Services with payroll information and reviewing and approving salary information each semester for grant funded employees; acting as a liaison with Fulbright College, faculty, and the Office of Research Administration; reviewing sponsored projects for compliance with University policies and Federal/State guidelines; working with faculty and Office of Research Administration personnel to resolve problems and issues; working as a time & effort reviewer to assist with compliance with maintaining accurate time & effort records; and assisting with the close-out process of sponsored projects. In addition to the above duties for the departments assigned to the position, this employee will serve as the grant financial manager for a large, multi-year state project. For this project the grant manager will perform all of the above listed activities and also support subaward tracking and reporting, provide financial reporting data to support the principal investigator and Office of Sponsored Programs in project reporting, and execute other financial and grant management activities as required. The position will perform other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, general business, or a related field At least two years of experience in auditing, accounting or a related area At least two years of experience in project management Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with financial management and reporting Experience with Workday accounting system Demonstrated experience working with sponsored research accounting Demonstrated customer service skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and principles of accounting Additional Information: Salary Information: $56,123 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Kim Gillow, Director of Grant and Gift Administration, kdaling@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes