University of Wyoming MBA

Grant Accountant

University of Wyoming MBA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Laramie • Wyoming • United States

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Salary

💰 $51,500 - $65,000 per year

About the role

  • Oversee and administer the expanding portfolio of federal, state, and private grants and contracts for the School of Energy Resources (SER), ensuring compliance with both sponsor requirements and university policies.
  • Manage daily financial operations, including comprehensive accounting processes, expenditure tracking, and account reconciliation for SER’s grant-funded projects.
  • Generate and maintain precise records of grant transactions and financial activity, producing detailed monthly financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) and other SER staff to develop and manage budgets for new grant proposals, ensuring alignment with financial guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to the University of Wyoming, state, and federal regulations, as well as sponsor-specific terms and conditions. Support PIs in ensuring compliance with federal regulations under OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and prepare quarterly SF-425 reports.
  • Utilize the WyoCloud system to process non-PO invoices, contracts, sub-award agreements, purchase requisitions, procurement card transactions, and expense reports.
  • Monitor and verify project effort using the University’s Effort Compensation Compliance (EEC) system to ensure accurate reporting of effort across grant-funded projects.
  • Serve as a key resource for internal and external grant-related inquiries, collaborating closely with various SER-sponsored Centers, both internal and external, on proposal and budget development, and ongoing financial analysis.
  • Analyze complex financial and operational data, recommending and implementing best practices for grant management. Review business practices, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 3 years of professional experience in grant administration, financial analysis, or a similar role
  • Membership in the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) or the ability to obtain membership within one year of hire.
Benefits
  • Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
  • Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
  • Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
  • Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
grant administrationfinancial analysisaccounting processesexpenditure trackingaccount reconciliationbudget developmentcompliance reportingdata analysisbest practices implementationfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailstakeholder managementanalytical thinkingresourcefulnessadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business Administrationmembership in SRAI