Contracting Officer / Grant Accountant

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Grants Accountant I is responsible for budgetary and post award grant accounting in the preparation, maintenance and review of sponsored and restricted awards. The responsibilities involve maintaining accounts of all federal, state, local, and private grants and contracts awarded to the institution. This position is responsible for the preparation of annual and/or operating budgets, budget revisions, and support schedules and documents to include the analysis, interpretation, and development of budgetary data for Sponsored Programs. This position reports directly to the Budget Director.

Required Qualifications

AA degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or other related area.and three to five years of successful experience in Accounting, Business or Finance.

A Combination of training and experience will be accepted

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procedures

Ability to keep abreast and interpret federal, state and local guidelines, as related to grants and contracts administration

Prior experience in Higher Education.

Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices.

Knowledge of higher education financial systems and issues; People Soft Financial and OneUSG.

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $40,000 to $46,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends; strong attention to detail

Expertise with Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling software

Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate well with all levels of management and staff and interact effectively with a variety of departments

Highest ethical standards and a commitment to proper stewardship of institutional resources

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State Univesrity Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.