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Mercy University Senior Grant Accountant in Dobbs Ferry, New York
Senior Grant Accountant
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Senior Grant Accountant
Salary
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location
Tarrytown, NY
Job Type
Full Time Staff
Job Number
00683
Division
Finance
Department
Controller's Office
Opening Date
03/04/2024
Union Status
Non-Union
Description
Benefits
Job Posting Summary
The Senior Grant Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reporting and compliance with grant policies and procedures, as well as compliance with federal grant rules and regulations and award terms. The role serves as the key liaison with principal investigators, the Office of Sponsored Programs, and other internal and external grant personnel.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Financial Gatekeeper of Grants: ensure proper use of funds according to award documents and grant budgets, ensuring proper allocation and reporting of funds.
Perform grant administration by maintaining grant control list, facilitating the establishment of grant records, and overseeing financial reporting timelines for grants.
Manage grant budgets and work with Budget Director to ensure matching / cost share funds are provided for in the University budget.
Monitor grants to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations, award terms and University policies for expenditures.
Approve expenditures for accounting accuracy ensuring adequate support and program relevance.
Track cost share and/or matching funds ensuring budget availability and ascertaining expenditures are in accordance with approved budget, including ratio.
Coordinate with the Budget, Human Resources and Payroll offices to ensure timely and accurate salary allocations. In addition, accurate and timely notification to Payroll and Human Resources regarding grant salary allocations.
Collaborate and coordinate with schools and departments, particularly the Office of Sponsored Programs and private investigators.
Work closely with program and project managers to manage and oversee budget and technical matters.
Prepare drawdowns and payment vouchers and manage collection of receivables.
Prepare and file all financial reports required by grants. Analyze supporting documents to ensure adequate documentation of expenses.
Reconcile grants monthly and monitor receivables from funding organizations and any deferred revenues.
Responsible for grant indirect cost calculations, allocations, and recording, as well as other recovery monies.
Prepare all grant related journal entries for month and year end closes and coordinate monthly accruals with the Accounts Payable Department.
Primary financial resource for grant personnel; responsible for responding to inquiries.
Responsible for preparation of audit schedules related to grants and compliance with single audit requirements while ensuring proper documentation.
Assist with year-end audit procedures and preparation of Schedule of Federal Awards and other financial reporting requirements (i.e., footnotes, compliance reports, etc.).
Responsible for the fiscal management of all grants and contracts in accordance with government regulations.
Perform budget to actual analysis for review by principal investigators and other grant personnel.
Investigate/research issues that arise with grant data and coordinate resolution.
Perform other duties/projects as assigned.
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited four-year institution.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum three to five years of general ledger maintenance, including journal entry experience and month end closing
Knowledge of integrated enterprise-wide financial accounting and reporting systems
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Strong leadership, interpersonal, presentation, and written and oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Detail-orientation, customer service orientation, ability to work independently, and great levels of responsibility required
Minimum two years of experience with government grants and contracts
Experience with the Ellucian Banner ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Physical/Other Requirements:
Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies
Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.
Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Serving 8,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here .
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Health Insurance:
UntitedHealthcare Oxford
In-network and out-of-network plan options
EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)
Dental Insurance:
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
In-network and out-of-network plan options
Vision Insurance:
UntitedHealthcare Oxford
Paid Time Off:
Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.
Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:
Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations
Life Insurance:
Long-Term Disability:The Hartford
Short-Term Disability:The Hartford
Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
Ameriflex
Retirement Benefits:
TIAA
The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:
Deferred Compensation Plan
All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University.
Defined Contribution Plan
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.
If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.
Remote Work:
Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.
Learn more about our remote work policyhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/remote-work-policy-final) .
Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty
Mercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees.
Learn more about our tuition remissionhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/tuition-remission) .
Tuition Exchange:
We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.
Employee Assistance Program:
Compsych
Voluntary Benefits:
Allstate Identity Protection
LegalEase
Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners
Nationwide Pet Insurance
PlumBenefits
ScriptSave
Working Advantage
Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.
Agency
Mercy University
Address
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522
Phone
914-674-7839
Website
http://www.mercy.edu
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