Post Award Accountant

Department: DAF Controller's Office

Schedule: Full Time

About the University

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

About the Role

The Post Award Accountant will comprehensively manage a portfolio of sponsored awards to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance and technical assistance to Principal Investigators and departments throughout the post-award lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of sponsored awards to ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with award, sponsor, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to Principal Investigators and departments throughout the post-award lifecycle.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to understand and research, the principles of grant management and reporting.
• Knowledge of federal and state fiscal accounting processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data, reports, and contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• PeopleSoft or other ERP experience.
• Higher education experience.
• Sponsored award and/or contract accounting experience.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Programs.
• Paid Tuition and Dependent Scholarships.
• Annual Leave and Sick Leave.
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Professional Development Opportunities.