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 mushongk@gvsu.edu.
- For technical assistance, contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.
Application deadline: Application closes November 16, 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
