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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
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