Texas State University-San Marcos
Grants And Contracts Administration
Accountant IV

Open until filled.  Review of applications to begin 4/26/2005.

Performs advanced professional accounting system work, with primary
responsibility for daily maintenance of SAP Grants Master Data and
training for SAP Grants Management module. Responsible for effort
reporting data collection and compliance. Researches advanced problems
and performs advanced review of financial data and reports, with
recommendations for solutions. Provide technical support for principal
investigators, funding sources and University administrative offices in
the management of externally funded grants and contracts. Responsible
for account receivables and follow-up with delinquent sponsors. Plans
and implements new policies and procedures. Plans and implements
compliance activities. Reports directly to the Director of Grants &
Contracts Administration; receives minimal supervision.

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting related field.
Knowledge of federal and state grants management
regulations and policies (including OMB circulars and UGMS).
Skill in maintaining financial master data in an ERP software system.
Knowledge of federal and state requirements for effort-reporting.
Skill in monitoring, reconciling, and collecting accounts receivable.
Knowledge of NACUBO standards for university financial records.
Ability to develop materials and conduct training sessions.
Ability to establish rules, policies, and procedures.
Skill in reading and interpreting laws and regulations for compliance.
Skill in developing written policies and procedures.
Experience in serving on committees and teams.
Work experience in a financial area (accounting, auditing, budgeting).

Experience with the financial and grant modules of an SAP software
system.
Skill in maintaining Grants Master Data in an ERP software system.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, particularly
grants.
Knowledge of of Governmental Accounting Standards Board policies,
particularly related to grants.
Interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (applicants selected for
interview may be required to prepare a writing sample and/or prove
accounting knowledge).
Ability to interact with both internal and external auditors.
Three years' work experience in a grants-related area (post-award grants
administration or auditing of grants).

Please see http://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/ to apply.

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W. Scott Erwin
Director of Grants and Contracts Administration
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive, JCK 440
San Marcos, Texas  78666
Phone  512-245-9952
Fax      512-245-1822
xxxxxx@txstate.edu

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