Grant Senior Accountant

Grant Senior Accountant Northern Kentucky University 20 Campbell Drive (Show on map) Apr 09, 2026 Posting Details Position Information Working Title Grant Senior Accountant Department Comptroller

• Grants & Contract Mgt Compensation Title Senior Accountant Position Number 30000070 Position Status Regular Work Schedule Monday
• Friday 8:15
• 4:30 Hours per Week 37.

5 Months per Year 12 Purpose of Position Provide advanced accounting and financial reporting support for grants, contracts, and restricted funds, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective stewardship of sponsored resources. Primary Responsibilities Prepare and review internal and external financial reports and invoices by analyzing data from multiple financial systems Perform grant and general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting Prepare and review routine and nonroutine journal entries, budget entries, and adjustments for grants and related accounts Serve as a primary accounting resource for principal investigators and departmental administrators, providing guidance on routine grantrelated questions and resolving issues Review grant expenditures (including purchasing, travel, and procurement card transactions) for compliance with grant terms, University policies, and proper account coding Research, resolve, and correct transaction and posting errors across multiple systems Support grant and contract closeout activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial resolution Prepare documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests related to grants and sponsored programs Assist with grant training workshops and contribute to user education efforts Prepare special financial analyses and reports as requested by leadership Identify opportunities for process improvements related to grant accounting, reporting, and internal controls Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting Minimum of 2-3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience Demonstrated experience with grant or restricted fund accounting, including financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance review Strong working knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports Ability to analyze financial data from multiple sources, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently Experience working with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education, research administration, government, or sponsored programs accounting Knowledge of federal and nonfederal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance) Experience supporting internal and external audits Experience working directly with principal investigators or departmental administrators Demonstrated ability to recommend or implement process improvements related to financial controls or reporting Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Minimum Experience 2 years Salary Pay Grade S72 Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2026S2339 Job Open Date 04/09/2026 Job Close Date Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15535 Is this an internal only posting?