Job Descriptions for a Post Award Accountant
Professional, highly trained accountants manage monies awarded to various entities under the general direction of post-award grant administrators. Post-grant accountants may also serve as the principal contact for grant and contract accounting and training.
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Education and Compensation
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A National Association of Colleges and Employers salary survey reports that bachelor's degree candidates in accounting received starting offers averaging $48,993 a year in July 2009, and master's degree candidates were offered $49,786. High-level senior accountants may receive additional benefits, such as a company car and expense account.
Responsibilities
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Tasks and responsibilities include budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting reconciliations, communications with customers and re-budgeting. Post-award accountants also perform grant closeout functions as required by the grant and contract administration and sponsors, such as reviewing general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy, and completing journal entries, financial status reports and final invoices and reports.
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Skills and Abilities
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that other skills and abilities employers expect from accountant candidates include computer expertise, verbal and written skills, and a high degree of analytical ability. A strong background in financial operations, laws and terminology also helps prospective post-award accountants.
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References
- St. Louis University: Staff Job Composite, Grant Accountant
- Mays Business School, Texas A&M University: Accounting History Page
- Huron Consulting Group: Fiscal Post Award Roles and Responsibilities
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Accountant and Auditors
- National Association of Colleges and Employers: Salary Survey
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