GESTAR II Grant Accountant

Job DutiesMorgan State University is seeking a Grant Accountant. The Grant Accountant will report directly to the Director of GESTAR in the Division of Research and Economic Development, which manages the Goddard Earth Science Technology and Research II (GESTAR II) cooperative agreement for Morgan State University.The Grant Accountant will be responsible for all fiscal matters related to GESTAR II researchers, tasks, and grants in accordance with NASA policies and The Uniform Guidance Regulations 2 CFR Part 200.The Grant Accountant will perform accounting functions for all assigned tasks and grants. They are responsible for maintaining and submitting the GESTAR II Monthly Report, developing budgets for grant proposals, and maintaining a funding profile for each GESTAR II researcher.This position works closely with others: GESTAR Program Office personnel, the UMBC ESRA financial team, fellow grant accountants, budget officers, and principal investigators.Responsible primarily for preparing, maintaining, and submitting the monthly report on all GESTAR II tasks.Responsible for the fiscal and administrative functions of Federal grants held by GESTAR II researchers.Reconcile the program/grant general ledgers and prepare necessary journal entry corrections to ensure proper month-end close and compliance with all GAAP, Federal OMB, grant/contract standards, and guidelines.Maintain compliance with grant and cooperative agreements while working to improve systems, processes, and protocols.Review and prepare necessary journal entries for salary distribution adjustments and/or other cost transfers, as well as correct entries.Work closely with Restricted Funds Accounting and GESTAR II grant Principal Investigators on monthly GL activity reconciliations, modifications, and contract/grant matching requirements.Working with GESTAR II researchers to develop and submit budgets and supporting materials for new grant proposals and updating existing grant and task budgetsOther projects, reporting, and analysis as requested.