Senior Grant Accountant

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Senior Grant Accountant

Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. At Nebraska Medicine, we're committed to transforming lives through extraordinary patient care, innovative research, and world-class education. We're looking for a Senior Grant Accountant to play a critical role in advancing our mission by ensuring the financial integrity of research and grant funding. In this highly visible role, you'll partner with researchers, leaders, and administrators to manage complex grant portfolios, provide expert financial guidance, and ensure compliance with GAAP and federal regulations. If you thrive on problem-solving, excel in accuracy and analysis, and want to see your work directly support groundbreaking discoveries and patient outcomes, we invite you to join our team.

Details: Senior Grant Accountant

• Candidates must reside in NE or IA
• This is not a remote position - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON CAMPUS
• Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with experience in healthcare or university related accounting and pre-award grant experience
• Resume REQUIRED for consideration

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Drive the grant process from financial beginning to end including pre-work to close-out. Provide support and assist in budget preparation to ensure all components are appropriately captured engaging appropriate parties prior to grant request submission. Oversee all general ledger transactions and prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports related to grants. Lead and manage close out process at end of a grant. Review, update, and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and Nebraska Medicine policies. Participate and assist with the Single Audit.

Required Qualifications: Senior Grant Accountant

* Minimum of five years accounting experience and/or grant experience required.
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Demonstrate thorough knowledge of financial and accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
* Experience in analyzing and reporting results required.
* Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail required.
* Independent problem-solving skills and self-directed job management skills required.
* Demonstrated outstanding verbal and written communications skills required.
* Personal computer skills and related software packages/applications including Microsoft Excel (used extensively) and Word required.
* Experience using a 10 key calculator required.

Preferred Qualifications: Senior Grant Accountant

* Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting or finance preferred.
* Experience in healthcare or university related accounting preferred.
* Pre-award grant experience preferred.
* Knowledge of the grants cycle and OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 preferred.
* Microsoft Power Point experience preferred.
* Knowledge of Workday general ledger system and sub-systems preferred.
* Knowledge in decision support and business intelligence systems preferred.