Grants Accountant

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Posted: Mar 10, 2026


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Grants Accountant


Indiana Wesleyan University


business\_center Full-time


Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually


Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2026


Institution of Higher Education


Summary of Position:
The Grants & Sponsored Programs Accountant is responsible for pre/post-award grant accounting, including internal/external reporting and maintaining compliance with all federal and private grant agreements.


Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

• Support faculty, staff, and administrators by developing/reviewing/editing grant budgets and budget narratives
• Assist Director with internal review/approval process for grant proposals
• Coordinate with Business Affairs Office to establish General Ledger account codes associated with new grants and communicate these GL accounting codes with project managers
• Ensure funding award checks and direct deposits are delivered to the Business Affairs Office
• Participate in grant kick-off meetings and quarterly check-in meetings with project managers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with grant agreement financial matters
• Provide support to project managers for the duration of the grant cycle on matters associated with the grant budgets
• Prepare monthly budget reports for project managers
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted expenses and notify project manager and Director of any concerns or questions related to grant finances
• Assist Director with monthly/annual Grants & Sponsored Programs reports that include financial data
• Support project managers by developing/reviewing/editing budgets to be included in their grant reports
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital records of all current/past grant budgets, including reporting procedures and deadlines
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and other regulations in accordance with the grant agreement
• Prepare audit worksheets, schedules, reports, and sup...