Grant Accountant

University of Wyoming MBA

Grant Accountant managing diverse portfolios of federal, state, and private grants for the University of Wyoming. Overseeing daily financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeLaramie • Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51,500 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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.

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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