Job Description

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:

• Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
• You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
• You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

Thank you,

Human Resources

Important Applications Instructions:

Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/

license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.

Job Requisition ID: R00034007

Job Category: Professional and Technical

Organization: Sponsored Programs - Post Award

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: Accountant II- Grants Management

Job Summary: To perform accounting and financial service functions for grants and other sponsored program funds. The position is part of the Office of Sponsored Programs Post-Award Division and provides fiscal service and support for both central office departments as well as individual university personnel. These functions include: conducting financial analyses, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting for granting authorities.

Education & Experience

Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting or related field and one (1) year related experience or completion of a post-baccalaureate accounting certificate program and one (1) year related experience. Experience cannot be substituted for educational requirement.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of standard accounting principles, concepts, and procedures. Skill in the use of personal computers and related financial and/or accounting software applications, including Microsoft Excel. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities:

• Researches issues, prepares invoices/ billings and collects funds for the support of restricted fund expenditures.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of all applicable fiscal reports for sponsored programs and ensures the timely submission thereof.
• Coordinates with key personnel at all levels of the organization to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines.
• Develops positive working relationships to foster a collaborative environment for grant coordination and oversight.
• Stays abreast of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars and their applicability to grant management related audit, federal regulations, state laws and District policies, and any workshops or seminars on grants or special revenues.
• Compiles reports, supporting documentation, and analysis as needed to assist management with audits.
• Reviews transactions to ensure compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements as well as institutional policy.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking.

Time Type: Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes

Pay Class: Salary

FTE %: 100

Work Shift: Day

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date: 01/17/2024

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

University of Mississippi Medical Center