Grants & Contracts Administrator – Post-Award Accountant

UVA Pipelines & Pathways

. Monitor, reconcile, and analyze expenditures on sponsored awards to ensure compliance with award terms and conditions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing sponsored awards, ensuring compliance with financial requirements, and preparing detailed financial reports. Proficient in cash application, expenditure reconciliation, and problem-solving within the context of grants and contracts.

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Grants And Contracts ManagementFinancial ReportingCash ApplicationCertified Research Administrator (CRA)Expenditure Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisInvoice PreparationCompliance MonitoringData AnalysisVariance Investigation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention To DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Financial System Tracking

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Industry Keywords

Post-Award ManagementHigher EducationSponsored AwardsFinancial Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, reconcile, and analyze expenditures on sponsored awards to ensure compliance with award terms and conditions
Prepare invoices, including letter of credit draws, and financial reports for sponsors
Assist with supporting documentation for financial audits
Manage sponsored awards from acceptance through completion of the research project
Identify payments to sponsored projects and monitor unapplied cash
Follow up on outstanding receivables
Perform cash application and apply sponsor payments to appropriate awards
Review award terms and conditions and identify reporting, invoicing, and other financial requirements
Track tasks through the financial system
Identify and investigate variances, troubleshoot problems, research pertinent facts, and analyze data
Escalate non-compliance issues to the Senior Post Award Accountant or Post Award Management
Perform final expenditure and cash reconciliations so final invoices or reports can be submitted and awards closed in the financial system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
At least three years of relevant experience required
A combination of education along with additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Prior work experience in Grants and Contracts, preferably with Post-Award in a higher education environment
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred
Must be able to work without employer sponsorship
Successful completion of a background check prior to employment
Resume and cover letter required
Minimum of three references required via SkillSurvey; five references requested
Ability to occasionally travel some distance to attend meetings and programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefited position
University benefits; details available at hr.virginia.edu/benefits
Option to work on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, following the University's remote work guidelines