Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Grants Fiscal Officer Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information Job Title Grants Fiscal Officer Working Title Grants Accountant Position Type Staff Department Accounting Posting Number 201201716

Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month

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Position Summary Information Responsibilities Work daily with grant Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure efficiency in grant funds management. Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports to federal and state agencies to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and foundation guidelines, including the Restricted Mississippi Budget Report. Reviews and approves all purchase requisitions in alignment with approved budgets and University procedures for grants. Reconciles and invoices for grants, then submit reimbursement requests to University Accounting for drawdowns. Reconciles and request draws for all Title IV programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant, the Federal Work Study Program, and the Federal Direct Lending Loan program. Provides monitoring to ensure that funds are spent in accordance with contract and/or grant agreements as well as University policies. Generate and process journal entries. Process accounts payable checks/direct deposits, student refund checks, and payroll checks/direct deposits. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field is required. A minimum of one to three years of experience in finance and grant accounting is also required. Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications Minimum Qualifications This position requires a reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented person with grant accounting experience. Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Posting Detail Information Open Date 05/11/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity? DSU Employee DSU Job Website Invited by Department to Apply MS State Employment Service HigherEdJobs Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues Indeed.com Other • Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Other Document