Senior Accountant Grants - Business and Finance

Grand Valley State University is seeking a Senior Accountant to support grant and business finance operations for assigned sponsored awards. In this hybrid role based in Allendale, MI, you will handle day-to-day post-award grant accounting from setup through close-out, including grant reporting, receivables, and support for single audit activities.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant Grants - Business and Finance performs post-award accounting across multiple grants and contracts, manages grant reporting through close-out, and provides financial support to the Principal Investigator (PI). You will also assist with annual single audit work, including leading assigned major programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage post-award accounting for several assigned grants and contracts, including sub-recipient monitoring aligned with Single Audit requirements and University policies.
• Support the Principal Investigator by preparing project financial statements, performing budget review, and responding to compliance-related requests.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual single audit, including serving as lead for assigned major programs.
• Manage receivables and Workday billing schedules.
• Prepare related journal entries.
• Maintain reconciliation workpapers.
• Provide ad hoc financial reports as requested.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience overseeing a variety of sponsored awards and contracts, including budgets and preparation of financial reports and/or billings for Higher Education, Government, or Not-for-Profit organizations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to coordinate effectively across individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines; work independently; take initiative; and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Eight (8) years related work experience overseeing a wide variety of sponsored awards and contracts, budgets, and preparation of financial reports and/or billings related to Higher Education, Government, or Not-for-Profit organizations.
• CPA certification.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Workday

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is USD 60,000 - 75,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Grand Valley State University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and a tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Work Setting

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel may be required.
• Partial work from home may be available.

How to Apply

• Attach your cover letter and resume.
• Applications missing required documents will not be considered.
• You may attach documents electronically through the application system.
• For questions about the position or the posting, contact Karen Mushong at [email protected].
• For technical assistance, contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Application deadline: Application closes November 16, 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.