Grant Accountant
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Salary$47k – $50k
LocationValparaiso, IN
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Assist with the development of grant budgets for assigned campuses and the Resource Development Office / Ivy Tech Foundation under the direction of the Grant Accounting Manager
Assist with the review of grant proposals for completeness and accuracy
Prepare pre-award grant forms following college policy
Track grant submissions and follow up on award status
Assist with budgets following Indirect (F&A) Cost identification, assignment, and rate as determined by the Systems Office
Identify if the grant is funded by a Private, State, Federal, or Federal pass-through sponsor and if the recipient should be the College or Foundation based on current policy
Routinely assist with the preparation of grant and gift forms
Ensure completeness of internal files, including preparation of a summary document/abstract for each grant award and gift fund
Assist with managing calendar of key report dates and deadlines related to grants
Review grant award checklists with Project Directors / Principal Investigators (PI) and Co-PIs
Assist the Grant Accounting Manager with the review of programmatic and final reports
Closely monitor grant award and gift fund balances, including preparation and processing of any accounting adjustments needed
Assist with the preparation and/or distribution of monthly budget reports on grant activity
Work with Fixed Asset contact at each campus to ensure grant equipment purchases are appropriately identified, inventoried, and disposed of following both College policy and Sponsor requirements
Assist with grant closeout activities and processing, including preparation and processing of any accounting adjustments needed
Participate in ongoing training related to grant and financial policies, procedures, and systems/software
Review payroll costing allocations for employees funded by grants or gifts, either in part or in whole, processing corrections as needed
Assist with gathering audit documentation for both internal and external auditors
Work with project directors to ensure they are compliant with federal regulations on grant compliance and data collection as mentioned in the grant award contract
Follow College record retention policies
About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Maintain all financial activity related to federal, local, and private grants/awards applied for and received by the Valparaiso and South Bend-Elkhart Campuses. This position reports directly to the Grant Accounting Manager for the Valparaiso and South Bend-Elkhart Campuses. The position’s home campus will be in Valparaiso, Indiana Valparaiso, with minimal travel among the various campus locations (less than 10%).
Location: Valparaiso
Salary Range: $47,000 - $50,000
Responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities:
Pre-Award Responsibilities:
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Assist with the development of grant budgets for assigned campuses and the Resource Development Office / Ivy Tech Foundation under the direction of the Grant Accounting Manager.
•
Assist with the review of grant proposals for completeness and accuracy.
•
Prepare pre-award grant forms following college policy.
•
Track grant submissions and follow up on award status.
•
Assist with budgets following Indirect (F&A) Cost identification, assignment, and rate as determined by the Systems Office, as well as helping Project Directors understand why these rates are necessary.
•
Identify if the grant is funded by a Private, State, Federal, or Federal pass-through sponsor and if the recipient should be the College or Foundation based on current policy.
Post-Award and Closeout Responsibilities:
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Routinely assist with the preparation of grant and gift forms.
•
Ensure completeness of internal files, including preparation of a summary document/abstract for each grant award and gift fund (shared drive and Asana).
•
Assist with managing calendar of key report dates and deadlines related to grants.
•
Review grant award checklists with Project Directors / Principal Investigators (PI) and Co-PIs.
•
Assist the Grant Accounting Manager with the review of programmatic and final reports.
•
Closely monitor grant award and gift fund balances, including preparation and processing of any accounting adjustments needed.
•
Assist with the preparation and/or distribution of monthly budget reports on grant activity.
•
Work with Fixed Asset contact at each campus to ensure grant equipment purchases are appropriately identified, inventoried, and disposed of following both College policy and Sponsor requirements.
•
Assist with grant closeout activities and processing, including preparation and processing of any accounting adjustments needed.
•
Follow College record retention policies.
•
Participate in ongoing training related to grant and financial policies, procedures, and systems/software.
•
Review payroll costing allocations for employees funded by grants or gifts, either in part or in whole, processing corrections as needed.
•
Assist with gathering audit documentation for both internal and external auditors.
•
Work with project directors to ensure they are compliant with federal regulations on grant compliance and data collection as mentioned in the grant award contract.