Lead Accounting Specialist

Pay Range: Targeted annual salary of $47,000, depending on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction

The Grants and Contracts Lead Accounting Specialist is a key position within the department, responsible for identifying and preparing deposits for more than $200 million in grant and contract funds annually. This role establishes new accounts, researches and corrects budget errors, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Through close coordination with departmental and central offices, the position supports effective financial management, compliance, and the successful administration of sponsored projects.

Some duties include: preparing the daily deposit for all sponsored funding to include the logging and entry into PeopleSoft; investigating the account identification for deposits with no recognizable deposit information; providing administrative assistance to the office by answering telephone calls, maintaining office supplies, completing banking, vendor and single audit forms: monitors the Grants and Contracts Accounting email inbox, executes departmental compliance queries and assists with the department records retention processes.

Note: Not eligible for remote work

Required Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• 48 months accounting/bookkeeping experience.

Required Certifications And Licenses

None

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes