Sponsored Project Accountant (Sponsored Projects Shared Services)

Sponsored Project Accountant

We are seeking a Sponsored Project Accountant who will require a working knowledge of accounting principles, 2CFR 200, FAR, and other agency specific regulations and an understanding of the life cycle of an award. Under guidance, will be responsible for the full life cycle of basic research awards from NIH and other federal agencies, e.g. R01's. Basic research awards are typically less complex, with standard reporting and fewer and less complicated rules and regulations. Under guidance, interact with department administrators and contacts at external agencies. Once priorities are set, perform tasks independently with regular process updates.

Sponsored Projects Shared Services is responsible for the fiscal administration of all awards (grants, contracts and cooperative agreements) made to the University by governmental and private agencies. Additionally, the department is responsible for related compliance of all divisions of the University. Functions include sponsored award setup, sponsored award financial reporting, and sponsored award closeout.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities :

• Establish master data for awards in ERP system
• Execute the financial reporting process
• Monitor awards for master data changes, compliance issues and overall quality assurance
• Execute the award closeout process
• Provide customer service support to the user community

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency :

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title : Sponsored Project Accountant Role / Level / Range : ATP / 03 / PB Starting Salary Range : $46,200 - $80,800 Annually (Commensurate w / exp.) Employee group : Full Time Schedule : Monday-Friday, 37.5 hrs FLSA Status : Exempt Location : Hybrid / JH at Keswick Department name : Sponsored Projects Shared Services-Other Personnel area : University Administration