Responsibilities:
Responsible for posting all relevant journal entries transactions and corrections in the project/financial module of the SAP accounting software
Issues disbursements charged to grants and contracts after checking the costs allowability allocability and reasonableness necessity for the grants program and activities budget availability and ensure the disbursement request is sufficiently documented and properly approved
Ensures accurate and timely postings of costs and revenues associated with externally funded grants and integrity of data in AUC accounting system
Reviews and validates requests for charges to be disbursed from HR, Travel Office and supply chain development management to ensure expenses compliance with sponsors requirements and AUC policies and procedures and the use of proper accounting assignment
Develops financial reports and prepares standard forms (required by federal grants) or other standard forms required by other sponsors
Prepares journal entries and offsets forwarded by grant recipient departments after checking the costs compliance with the sponsor requirements and AUC regulations
Posts incoming funds to sponsor account in SAP
Assists with time and effort reporting system ensuring it is complete and in compliance with applicable regulations
Carries out any other tasks assigned by the grants accounting manager
Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelor degree in accounting business finance or another related field
Training on federal cost principles is preferable
Experience:
Seven-ten years of experience in accounting
Previous experience with externally funded project is preferable
Skills:
Excellent command of English language
Accounting and bookkeeping skills
Strong computer skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to design analyze and prepare financial reports
Ability to monitor expenditures and maintain data
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