Sr. Accountant (Sponsored Projects Shared Services)

We are seeking a Sr. Accountant who will utilize advanced, in-depth knowledge and understanding of a wide range of grants and contracts and serve as the subject matter expert for grants management accounting at the university.

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 the related compliance of all divisions of the University. Functions of the department include sponsored award setup, sponsored award financial reporting, and sponsored award closeout.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently manage the full life cycle of complex research awards from NIH and other federal agencies, e.g. P50 (program projects). Complex research awards are large collaborative grants that include several sub-grants within a larger grant. Sub-grants may be assigned across departments, requiring collaboration with multiple departments across the university. Complex awards require advanced level reviews and reporting, including more complex analysis and problem solving to ensure accuracy and conformance with uniform accounting principles and practices.
• Responsible for the most complex departments which are more challenging due to a higher volume of research awards, and / or more complex awards. Requires working with multiple levels within the department.
• Independently interact with department administrators, external agencies, and senior management.
• Apply strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain customer service relationships through positive interactions.
• May represent the department at university-wide meetings.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.

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

Mentoring Sponsored Projects Accountants

Training User Community on Sponsored Processes

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : Sr. Sponsored Project Accountant

Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Sr. Accountant (Sponsored Projects Shared Services)

Role / Level / Range : ATP / 04 / PD

Starting Salary Range : $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 37.5 hrs per week

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Hybrid / JH at Keswick

Department name : Sponsored Projects Shared Services-SOM

Personnel area : University Administration

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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