Senior Accountant - Grants & Contracts

Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Relax with 15 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
  
  
• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
  
  
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
  
  
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
  
  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Opportunity:

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting – Financial Aid and Sponsored Programs, the Senior Accountant has professional responsibility in post-award administration and related accounting duties, including, but not limited to recording, analyzing, and reconciling transactions and accounts. Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and internal controls relating to matters of compliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant and contract agreements for which noncompliance could have a direct and material effect on the University’s financial statements and ability to maintain/secure future funding.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, or Accountabilities:

• Work with the University’s Office of Sponsored Research Administration, and provide support for the financial management of grant and contract-funded projects including periodic reviews, financial reporting, and preparation and submission of invoices and/or other sponsor-specific forms for reimbursement with appropriate supporting documentation to sponsors. Reconcile accounts receivable; ensure payments are received in a timely manner and apply payments. Track deadlines for invoicing, reporting, and the closeout of each award/contract. Complete tasks assigned for month-end and year-end closes.
• Assist with preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and related disclosures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and compliance with Uniform Guidance, federal and state regulations. Assist with compiling documents for audits.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations, reports, and/or schedules for defined financial statement accounts. Identify unallowable expenditures. Process transactions in Workday to move unallowable expenditures to the correct grant or account.
• Provide interpretation and application of laws, regulations, contracts, grant agreements, and where applicable, accounting standards. Prepare position papers on such as may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree - Area of concentration: : Accounting/Business Administration

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• A minimum of five to ten years professional experience in accounting or finance
  
  
• Experience in assisting with preparation of SEFA required
  
  
• Higher education experience preferred
  
  
• Excellent customer service to those both within and external to the University
  
  
• Knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles (FASB)
  
  
• Experience with interpreting and applying governing laws, regulations and requirements, knowledge of federal grant regulations, and Uniform Guidance
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in accounting
  
  
• Excellent problem solving skills
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication
  
  
• Painstaking attention to detail and accuracy of work
  
  
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a team environment
  
  
• Ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple concurrent conflicting priorities
  
  
• Proficient computer skills with spreadsheet and word processing using Microsoft Office; experience with Workday Financial Management preferred
  
  
• Professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or CPA desirable