Director of Grant Accounting

Job overview

The Director of Grant Accounting role is onsite at Kentucky State University’s main campus in Frankfort, KY. Compensation is not specified. The position is in the Grants Accounting department and reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO. The director oversees financial administration, accounting, monitoring, reporting, and compliance for grants and sponsored programs. The role works with investigators, project directors, administrators, and university departments to ensure funds are properly accounted for, reports are timely, and awards are monitored and closed out accurately.

What you'll do

• Maintain grant accounting records
• review transactions for allowability and proper coding
• reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies
• monitor spending against budgets
• prepare accounting adjustments
• ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university requirements
• prepare financial reports
• coordinate grant closeouts
• support audits and corrective actions
• maintain records and internal controls
• provide training and financial guidance to university personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of grant accounting

frankfort ky

kentucky state university

full-time employment

on-site main campus

grants accounting

sponsored programs

grant compliance

financial reporting

budget monitoring

account reconciliation

audit support

grant closeout

supervisory responsibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position supervises staff and oversees grant compliance, financial reporting, audit support, and closeout activities across sponsored awards.

About the employer

Kentucky State University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.