Grant Accountant, Local Programs

Responsibilities

• Perform finance, administrative, and accounting activities to manage grants and contracts
• Ensure compliance with university, federal, state, and local regulations and funding requirements
• Review Local Program expenditures to ensure alignment with award budgets and policies
• Monitor contract and project budgets and assist in preparing budget modifications
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports
• Log, track, and review invoices for accuracy, eligibility, and compliance with contract terms
• Collaborate with staff on tracking, reviewing, and reconciling expenditure reports, purchase orders, and accruals
• Assist with pre-award activities, project close-out meetings, and agency audit reviews
• Maintain accounting records and progress reports, including procurement and invoicing data

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract/project management, accounting, or financial administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, SharePoint)
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills (written and oral)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal grants management and familiarity with 2 CFR 200 regulations
• Working knowledge of financial management system software (e.g., Banner, Workday, SAP, or similar ERP systems)
• Ability to work effectively in both team environments and independently
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

About the Company

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a leading public polytechnic university located in Newark, NJ. With over 11,000 students and a robust research environment, NJIT offers the resources of a major public research university with a close-knit campus community. We are dedicated to preparing students to be leaders in the technology-dependent economy of the 21st century.