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Grants And Gifts Accountant

Vassar College

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Posted:

December 18, 2025

Location:

Poughkeepsie, New York

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Grants And Gifts Accountant

R00032677
Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

Accounting Services

Job Family

Administrator

Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30-5pm

Position Summary

The Accounting Services office provides essential fiscal services to the College, including general accounting, financial reporting, and compliance oversight. We ensure sound fiscal management, careful resource stewardship, and deliver accurate, timely financial data to enable strategic decision-making.

Under the general direction of the Associate Controller, the Grants & Gift Accountant plays a critical role in the financial integrity, compliance, and accurate reporting of the College's restricted funds, including federal and non-federal grants, and charitable gifts. This role is responsible for managing all grant and gift-related financial transactions, ensuring all activities align with federal, state, and donor requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance), and implementing appropriate internal controls. The Grants & Gift Accountant serves as a key financial partner across the institution-working closely with the Grants Office, Advancement, faculty, and staff. This collaboration is vital to supporting the College's mission through clear communication, responsive support, and streamlined financial processes related to sponsored programs.

Responsibilities

Maintain the financial integrity of restricted grant and gift funds, including Title IV pass- through awards (student financial aid).
Reconcile fiscal activity and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Review and approve restricted funding expenditures.
Partner closely with the Grants Office, Advancement, and other departments to read and interpret funding agreements and uniformed guidance, ensure compliance with gift and grant regulations, and ensure the accurate and timely set-up of all gifts and grants in the College's ERP system.
Monitor grant budgets, process amendments, and assist with financial forecasting in collaboration with grant administrators.
Lead and coordinate all audits related to restricted funds, including the annual Uniform Guidance's required Single Audit.
Prepare and submit required reports to federal agencies.
Prepare Indirect Cost Proposals and manage indirect cost rate calculations.
Stay current with relevant accounting standards and regulations (GAAP, FASB, GASB, OMB guidelines).
Prepare invoices and process drawdowns for external grants.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist with the fiscal year end closing process.
Support maintenance and improvement of the College's ERP system.
Identify opportunities for workflow improvement and efficiencies.
Provide proactive financial guidance and support to faculty, staff, and departments managing grants and restricted funds.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with a concentration in accounting.
Two years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Proficiency with Excel and other business software applications.
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial analysis.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
Ability to build relationships and work effectively across departments.
Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences and serve as a bridge between finance and operations.
Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities

Grant accounting experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in higher education, government, or non-profit accounting.
Familiarity with Workday ERP.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, VLOOPUPs).

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $70,250 - $80,000(USD) per year.

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
To apply, visit https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Vassar-External/job/Poughkeepsie-NY/Grants-and-Gifts-Accountant_R00032677?jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c4fa7b8078820e&jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c4fed539988210&jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c506cf57a48214.

Internal Number: 6799745

About Vassar College

Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.

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