Position Summary
This position is required to apply indepth knowledge of research accounting principles(e.g. CFR 2200 to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations. Current annual expenditures for contracts and grants exceed $50 million per year from federal state local foundation and private sources and awarded dollars exceeded $68 million in FY2023. This position requires an indepth understanding of compliance issues and understanding of the application of federal and state regulations and specific guidelines from sponsors for allowable spending of restricted funds. The position requires a knowledge of accounting budgeting cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions. The work includes: account report preparation and reconciliation examination of a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance to pertinent policies procedures and accounting standards; and preparation of reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis of accounting records. The position will assist in fiscal reviews/audits by sponsors. During daytoday operations in the Office of Contracts & Grants staff have many decisions to make regarding compliance with terms allowable costs entering grant data to Banner how to process forms and reviewing proposal budgets.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field or the equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a Pre or Postaward Research Administration environment and accounting/financial management skills preferred.
Work Environment
Inside C
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority