SENIOR SPONSORED PROGRAM ACCOUNTANT
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mcallen, TX, United States
Office Location
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
MASS Building 2nd Floor, 1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 665‑2451 (Edinburg), (956) 882‑8205 (Brownsville)
Office Hours
Monday‑Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Position Information
Posting Number: SRGV8927
Title: Senior Sponsored Program Accountant
Vacancies: 1
FTE: 1
FLSA: Exempt
Scope of Job
Performs highly skilled work and leads support for complex accounting and fiscal management of externally funded sponsored projects. Partners closely with stakeholders and system owners in performing financial analysis and supports financial reporting solutions.
Description of Duties
Provides guidance and support to staff, program managers and investigators in the area of sponsored programs including, but not limited to, reviewing the financial terms and conditions of agreements; ensuring expenditures are allowable, allocable and appropriate; providing financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; submitting requests for cash drawdowns; and monitoring effort reporting and cost sharing.
Provides policy and procedure interpretation to University departments and prepares complex reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
Acts as subject matter expert for the interpretation of OMB Circulars and other sponsor guidelines, policies, regulations and procedures.
Participates in the development, testing and implementation of new and revised accounting and operational procedures.
Provides advanced post‑award support for complex awards and contracts, which includes award set‑ups, financial reporting, invoicing, monitoring expenditures, managing cost sharing, managing collections, requesting and posting federal fund drawdowns and re‑budgeting.
Conducts compliance reviews of expenditure requests and cost transfers to determine allowability, allocability and appropriateness.
Serves as liaison and coordinates financial activities with internal and external agencies.
Prepares and submits financial reports and schedules for restricted funds groups, which includes running queries, conducting complex analysis, and preparing accounting journal entries, as required.
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes periodic financial reports for institutional reporting purposes.
Identifies and analyzes problems and/or proposals, distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information, and assesses risks to make logical decisions and provide solutions to supervisor, departmental staff, and/or program managers.
Assists in managing workload priorities and assignments.
Acts as primary point of contact for complex issues in support of program managers, coordinators and other institution offices and divisions.
Plans and presents trainings to departmental staff, program managers, and investigators.
Assists with special projects and other assignments involving sponsored projects activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision
Supervision Received: General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given: Direct supervision of all assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Four (4) years of governmental or fund accounting experience including experience in sponsored programs accounting, and working knowledge of contract and grant administration procedures and regulations.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of OMB Circulars A‑21, A‑110, A‑133. Ability to manage the post‑award responsibilities of grant awards. Ability to interact with the University community and peers, and to advocate program and University regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, and make independent judgments and/or recommendations. This position requires the ability to develop and conduct training sessions in the assigned area. Proficiency in utilizing databases, Excel spreadsheets, and related software applications.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full‑time
Salary
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience.
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience.
Position Availability
Position Available Date: 04/28/2026
Grant Funded Position
No
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
MASS Building 2nd Floor, 1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 665‑2451 (Edinburg), (956) 882‑8205 (Brownsville)
Office Hours
Monday‑Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Position Information
Posting Number: SRGV8927
Title: Senior Sponsored Program Accountant
Vacancies: 1
FTE: 1
FLSA: Exempt
Scope of Job
Performs highly skilled work and leads support for complex accounting and fiscal management of externally funded sponsored projects. Partners closely with stakeholders and system owners in performing financial analysis and supports financial reporting solutions.
Description of Duties
Provides guidance and support to staff, program managers and investigators in the area of sponsored programs including, but not limited to, reviewing the financial terms and conditions of agreements; ensuring expenditures are allowable, allocable and appropriate; providing financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; submitting requests for cash drawdowns; and monitoring effort reporting and cost sharing.
Provides policy and procedure interpretation to University departments and prepares complex reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
Acts as subject matter expert for the interpretation of OMB Circulars and other sponsor guidelines, policies, regulations and procedures.
Participates in the development, testing and implementation of new and revised accounting and operational procedures.
Provides advanced post‑award support for complex awards and contracts, which includes award set‑ups, financial reporting, invoicing, monitoring expenditures, managing cost sharing, managing collections, requesting and posting federal fund drawdowns and re‑budgeting.
Conducts compliance reviews of expenditure requests and cost transfers to determine allowability, allocability and appropriateness.
Serves as liaison and coordinates financial activities with internal and external agencies.
Prepares and submits financial reports and schedules for restricted funds groups, which includes running queries, conducting complex analysis, and preparing accounting journal entries, as required.
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes periodic financial reports for institutional reporting purposes.
Identifies and analyzes problems and/or proposals, distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information, and assesses risks to make logical decisions and provide solutions to supervisor, departmental staff, and/or program managers.
Assists in managing workload priorities and assignments.
Acts as primary point of contact for complex issues in support of program managers, coordinators and other institution offices and divisions.
Plans and presents trainings to departmental staff, program managers, and investigators.
Assists with special projects and other assignments involving sponsored projects activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision
Supervision Received: General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given: Direct supervision of all assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Four (4) years of governmental or fund accounting experience including experience in sponsored programs accounting, and working knowledge of contract and grant administration procedures and regulations.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required.
Other
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of OMB Circulars A‑21, A‑110, A‑133. Ability to manage the post‑award responsibilities of grant awards. Ability to interact with the University community and peers, and to advocate program and University regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, and make independent judgments and/or recommendations. This position requires the ability to develop and conduct training sessions in the assigned area. Proficiency in utilizing databases, Excel spreadsheets, and related software applications.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full‑time
Salary
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience.
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience.
Position Availability
Position Available Date: 04/28/2026
Grant Funded Position
No
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
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