Grant Accounting
About Our Office
The Office of Grants and Contracts Accounting is dedicated to serving the post-award needs of investigators and departmental administrators by providing a post-award accounting function for all awards processed through the Office of Sponsored Research and University Advancement. The office is responsible for establishing accounts for new awards in the University accounting system (Banner), entering the appropriate budget and overhead information for each award, and preparing all billing and financial reporting as required by the sponsoring agency. Assistance is provided to investigators and administrators on issues such as allowability of costs, availability of funds, cost sharing, and general information regarding accounting and costing policies. Other areas of responsibility include grants and contracts accounts receivable, award closeout, record retention, ensures compliance with University Policies and Procedures as well as those of the sponsoring organization, and coordination of the annual A-133 audit.
Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Contact Us
Senior Assistant Controller, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Grant Accounting:
Michelle Bates
20 Downing Street, 2nd floor
508-793-7550
mbates@clarku.eduGrant Accounting Assistant:
Nicole Croteau
508-421-3756
20 Downing Street, 2nd floor
ncroteau@clarku.eduStaff Accountant
Sherri Dilling
22 Downing Street, 3rd floor
508-793-7545
sdilling@clarku.edu