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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number NONAC3022

Job Title Grants and Contracts Accountant

Position Title Grants and Contracts Accountant

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies 2

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department Grants & Contracts

Position Summary

Positions in this job family support budget and financial functions. Responsibilities include performing work related to accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, contract and grants management, and general fiscal assistance at the centralized administration, department, program, or other organizational unit level.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION :

Bachelor’s Degree required in accounting, business or related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE :

2-4 years of related experience in research administration financial analysis; relevant experience reviewing budgets and grant agreements.

• Must have extensive knowledge of the general ledger.

• Thorough knowledge of pre-and post award administration.

• Knowledge of fund accounting principles, and compliance of federal and state rules and regulations.

• Skill in interpreting budgets, grants and contracts.

• Knowledge of electronic data processing as it applies to fiscal and accounting activities.

• Must be detail-oriented, accurate, analytical, and organized; with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.

  Preferred Qualifications

  Closing Date

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Special Instructions to Applicants

  Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/17658

  EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

• Performs advanced professional accounting and budget analysis duties that require independent judgment and initiative.

• Responsible for the accurate accounting, financial compliance and timely reporting of post award grants and contracts accounting and financial management activities for the Institution.

• Prepares monthly and quarterly Federal Financial Reports (SF-425), cash transactions reports and submits through sponsor electronic systems

• Duties include analyzing, recording, and interpreting financial transactions; preparing specialized and standard accounting reports; and, providing information to auditors and other third parties.

• Duties include working with and advising principal investigators, conducting research on accounts, and interpreting technical information to grantees.

• May recommend policies procedures, and guidelines for the approval of monitoring of grants/contracts.

• Computer skills proficient in using higher education or nonprofit administrative products used for Grants and Contracts financial management; proficient with Microsoft Office software, special emphasis on advanced Excel use including pivot tables and advanced financial analysis tools.

  Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

• • Describe your previous experience related to grants and contracts accounting, ensuring that you provide the length of time associated with that experience as well as your scope of involvement. [Do Not Indicate See Resume - your written response is required.]

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Other Document