Grant Accountant

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Posted May 21, 2026

Remote · Iowa Full Time

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Overview

A higher education institution is seeking a motivated Grant Accountant to manage a subset of grants and contracts from various non-profit, state, corporate, and governmental agencies. This role involves ensuring compliance with sponsor terms and institutional policies, exercising critical thinking and independent problem solving, and collaborating with campus stakeholders to provide guidance and support on best practices. The position offers remote work flexibility within Iowa and emphasizes work/life balance.

Note: This position is not eligible for employment authorization sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Manage a subset of grants and contracts with some guidance, ensuring compliance with sponsoring agencies' terms and institutional policies.
Oversee responsibilities of other internal staff to verify all aspects of awards are completed appropriately.
Monitor account balances, identify concerns, and collaborate with departmental staff to resolve issues.
Prepare and submit basic and some complex financial and material reports along with supporting documentation for the institution and sponsor agencies.
Complete reconciliations with guidance to resolve discrepancies on sponsored awards.
Assist with basic training on policies, procedures, systems, and management of externally sponsored awards.
May be required to verify identity in sponsored systems.

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
6 months to 1 year of experience in compliance, grant accounting, or financial roles, including account reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and managing account setup, monitoring, and closeout.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and meet complex deliverable deadlines.
Experience gathering and organizing data from various systems and sources.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience with fund accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

6 months to 1 year of experience working with federal agencies related to financial management.
6 months to 1 year of experience applying policies and regulations such as 2 CFR part 200, NIH Grants Policy Statement, HHS Grants Policy Statement, NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide, and other sponsor-specific policies.
6 months to 1 year of experience in financial post-award research administration.
Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with policies and/or state and federal regulations.
Experience in account setup, monitoring, and closeout.
Experience in financial reporting on a quarterly, annual, or project life basis.
Familiarity with the institution’s financial systems and policy manual.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Level: 3A
Full-time professional and scientific appointment.
Exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
Access to 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and healthcare specialists.
Opportunities for professional growth including advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Location & Schedule

Remote work within Iowa; may require limited onsite work occasionally.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work arrangement form required upon employment start; arrangements reviewed annually to comply with remote work and travel policies.

Application Details

Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter marked as "Relevant File" to be considered for an interview.

Job postings remain open for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be filled at any time thereafter.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any conviction history and undergo a criminal background check. Up to five professional references may be requested later in the recruitment process.

Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.

The selected candidate will need to utilize ID.me as part of their role.