Accountant / Grant Accountant

Ohio University Innovation Center

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Athens, OH, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Accountant / Grant Accountant will administer all grant accounting responsibilities by coordinating hours worked by employees for each grant or funding source, ensuring expenditures are appropriately being charged to correct account, collaborate directly with other units on managing the fiscal responsibility of each grant source.


Monitor all budgets through FMS and reconcile to provide each Director with a monthly accounting of funds through a Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. These reports will also be provided to the Advisory Board of the Innovation Center.


Prepare budgets for accounts with the Budget Unit Manager in the Office of the Vice President for Research. Coordinate grant budget preparation along with budget justifications of each activity.


Assist in finding grant opportunities for the Innovation Center and Technology Transfer Office to carry out their missions and provide greater fiscal sustainability.


THIS IS A PARTIALLY GRANT-FUNDED POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED FUNDING FROM THE GRANT PROVIDER. Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.


Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply at https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/15200 by July 31, 2015.

Minimum Qualifications 

Associate’s degree in business or accounting and 3-5 years of related work experience.


Preferred Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Manage grant accounting, budgets, and financial reports for university research projects.

Job title

Accountant / Grant Accountant

Experience level

3-5 years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Athens, Ohio, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingbudget managementfinancial reporting

Preferred skills

bachelor's degreegrant opportunities

Specializations

grant accountingbudget managementfiscal responsibility
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