The Staff Accountant will join a team consisting of Director, Manager, and Sr. Staff Accountant in the Finance Office who will monitor, analyze and report on all University government and private grants. Position reports to the Manager of Grant Accounting & Compliance, and performs accounting functions in accordance with established regulatory policies to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting of federal, state, local, and private funded grants to the University. The Staff Accountant should have the ability to read and interpret Federal, and State regulations. Will become familiar with internal Pace policies and procedures, articulate and update these requirements as needed. Provides management/fiscal support of grant awards to Principal Investigators and Business Managers in the schools in a professional manner. Prepares interim and final financial reports for timely submission to external granting agencies, includes final reconciliation and close-out of awards and updating internal database. Works with grant team and Assistant Controllers to prepare annual Single Audit work papers. May have contact with Provost and Deans.
Position Duties
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Preparation of grant account analyses, monthly/quarterly financial reports, timely submission of invoices, may draw down funds electronically from some websites, maintain grant database.
- Complete final reconciliation of grants to close-out account.
- Communicates with Business Managers and Principal Investigators answering finance/compliance questions in timely and professional manner, attends departmental meetings and interacts with Finance staff and Office of Sponsored Research personnel as needed.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting sponsored research; ability to apply this knowledge.
- Maintains knowledge of internal Pace policies and procedures, articulates and updates these requirements for all relevant staff.
- Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Position Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree (in accounting preferred) and two years of grant accounting/accounting or audit experience required, or three years progressively responsible grants accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and or education approved by Human Resources.
- Must be able to conduct his/herself professionally, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, possess strong analytical skills, and have attention to detail.
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Must be capable of working under pressure and simultaneously manage numerous deadlines.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
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Knowledge of Banner systems and experience in year-end audit are a plus.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed.
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
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Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
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Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
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403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
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Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
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Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
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Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
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Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Annual Security Report Notice
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.
