POST AWARD ACCOUNTANT - COLLEGE OF SCIENCE DEAN'S OFFICE

One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.

Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.

Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.

Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages all aspects of sponsored projects in assigned units for College of Science during an award's life cycle. Provides high level customer service to faculty, researchers and department administrators and serves as an administrative liaison for PIs and Central units (i.e., GCA and OSP). Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential - Project Administration:
Provide technical assistance, guidance and oversight to researchers and University constituents in the awarding of sponsored funds. Monitor sponsored budgets, cost sharing, and sub-award encumbrances. Serves as the approver in BuyWays and Concur to ensure allowability and compliance. Serves as an administrative college-liaison for PIs and central units in the requests for changes in budget revisions, changes in scope, effort commitments, or no cost extensions. Assists PIs, as necessary, with administrative and financial post award matters, and analyzes and resolves problems related to financial compliance or availability of funds.
30% - Essential - Fiscal Support:
Monitors sponsored project for financial related issues and compliance related matters. Responsible for managing cost-share projects and preparing internal budgets. Responsible for initiating budget amendments and/or corrections when needed on cost share and sponsored projects. Prepares monthly reconciliation for all sponsored projects and contracts. Advises PI on current balances and corrections necessary for compliance, including amendments and revisions. Looks for proactive ways to ensure charges are appropriately charged and allocated to projects. Clear all month-end errors including budget header & line, budget check, and voucher errors, including cost-share accounts. Reviews GAD charges and take corrective action as needed. Reviews and approves summer pay forms for faculty charging sponsored research projects for fund availability and compliance.
15% - Essential - Program Support and Compliance:
Communicates routinely with PI(s), departmental personnel, college personnel, GCA, and OSP. Works with COS HR and department admins on payroll changes to ensure payroll is posted correctly and is allowable. Stays abreast of Federal, State, and University regulations related to research issues by reading materials, attending workshops, and other methods. Participates in the preparation of training materials and delivery of workshops for faculty and staff in their assigned units on implementation and changes. Recommends tracking reports of compliance-related issues for internal control purposes. Reviews expenditure documentation. Completes monthly reconciliation.
15% - Essential - Project Setup Review and Close-Out:
Review and interpret award terms and conditions and provide guidance to PIs. Seeks guidance from GCA related to unique or problematic award terms. Works with the PI to develop updated budgets for modifications and submits sponsor and internal budget forms to GCA. Verifies final closeout expenditures, cost sharing and revenues, certifying project is ready to close.
10% - Essential - Sponsored Reporting and Special Reporting:
For assigned units, responsible for providing financial and budget information, including cost share, to PIs for sponsor monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting. Certifying cost share expenses for reports to GCA for quarterly reporting. Preparing budget workbooks for PIs with budget, actual expenditures, and forecasting of sponsored projects, including related cost-share and indirect cost. Completes audit requests as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

Work Experience 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree in Accounting, finance, business, or related field.

Work Experience 3+ years in accounting, finance, business, or related field. Experience in higher education research administration

License or certifications - CFRA, CRA

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for department's budget

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

90% - Sit for prolonged period

10% - Walk or move about

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range: $52,100 - $62,000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.