The grant accountant must adhere to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance), codified at 2 CFR 200. The Uniform Guidance is a government-wide framework for grants management directed by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Grant accounting must also comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to the Uniform Guidance.

Regular monitoring by the grant accountant ensures funds are utilized efficiently and any adjustments are accounted for.

Responsibilities include:

• Update grant tracking spreadsheet monthly
• Review financial portion of grant applications prior to submission
• Ensure grant expenditures are approved by program coordinator
• Collect time and effort reports for time and effort reports to include in financial reporting
• Support all grant reporting with financial data
• Review all grant reports financial data prior to report submission
• Quarterly Perkins financial grant reporting
• Grant compliance