Research Accountant 2

Financial Analyst II, Research

The Financial Analyst II, Research will provide overall support to the Associate Director of Research Finance. Responsibilities include data analysis between PeopleSoft and Workday, system testing, troubleshooting and documenting issues related to Workday conversion. Assisting in identifying issues and helping to develop plans for corrections and improvements on an ongoing basis. Providing general guidance and training to central office staff on reporting. Utilizing knowledge of medical center financial systems, such as PeopleSoft and WorkDay as well as other system databases and applications.

Job Description : Essential Responsibilities :

• Compiles financial information for analysis and review, prepares financial reports based off of PeopleSoft general ledger activity.
• Explains and discusses reports with administrators prior to disbursement to various sources.
• Uses various system applications to assemble and format data in a user-friendly manner.
• Provides assistance in understanding financial data and processing entries.
• Manages a variety of operational activities that support accurate and timely administration of information and costs being charged to appropriate cost centers.
• These activities include working closely with Research Administrators and Directors to create new cost centers and close out expired ones, processing journal entries, managing cost obligations and supporting the proper reporting of Effort.
• Develops financial reports for both federal and non-federal agencies.
• Communicates in-depth analyses, trend information, run rates, and forecasts future outcomes.
• Interprets financial results and consults with Research Administrators and Research Directors regarding these results in order to assist in decision making and to ensure our compliance with industry regulations.
• Monitors all federal and non-federal sponsor regulations for changes and updates.
• Understanding these regulations and applying them to daily work flow in order to minimize compliance risk and liability to the Medical Center.
• Sharing this information with co-workers and Research Administrators in order to enhance productivity and minimize risk.
• Collaborates with various staff in Research Finance and with various departments through the Medical Center such as General Finance, OSP, TVO, CTO and PFS and others to process journal entries, budget adjustments, report submission, cost center close out and in order to meet timelines for account cycles and sponsor milestones.

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