Temporary Office Support Research Finance
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the post-award administration functions associated with invoicing sponsors as part of the Research Finance Accounting Team. The Research Finance Accountant will be required to have a full understanding of the billing cycle for sponsored projects including specific sponsor invoice formats to ensure compliance accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and cash collections.
About the Work Unit:
Research Finance strives for excellence in providing support and oversight in administratively managing sponsored projects monitoring associated financial compliance requirements in accordance with sponsor regulations and university policies and providing analytical and cost accounting expertise to the management of Vanderbilts research enterprise. Research Finance includes the Grant Analysts that provide central oversight for project expenditures financial reconciliation financial reporting and award closeout the Research Accountants that perform invoicing cash management and accounts receivable management and the Data and Cost Analysts that perform cost accounting activities and institutional research reporting as well as award setup and effort certification compliance oversight.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Accumulate analyze and summarize routine detailed data in order to prepare invoices and support for both federal and non-federal sponsored programs
- Prepare monthly and quarterly invoices using a variety of online automated and manual processes as required by each sponsor
- Escalate invoicing issues that require more than routine follow-up
- Monitor the shared email mailbox responding to inquiries from the sponsors and research community involving invoicing
- Assist in reconciliation of sponsor invoices to ensure accurate and timely reporting of all sponsor invoicing activity
- Identifies opportunities for process improvements and changes to policies and procedures to facilitate automation and fully utilize system capabilities
- Assist with collections on outstanding balances
Supervisory Relationships:
This position reports administratively and functionally to the Research Finance Accounting Manager.
Education and Certifications:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred or equivalent experience.
A Bachelors degree with an emphasis in accounting or finance is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Skill in advanced Excel Word and PowerPoint applications is necessary.
Time management skills and the ability to work well in a team environment is necessary.
- Experience in higher education with a focus in research compliance and/or financial administration in a research university academic medical center or other organization subject to an externally regulated environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated performance in establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with a full range of internal and external constituencies is necessary.
- Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and General Ledgers is preferred.
- Proven detail-oriented work style in collaboration with effective written and verbal communication skills is necessary.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people understanding their needs and goals is necessary.
Ability to work co-operatively with others as part of a team as opposed to working separately or competitively is necessary.
- Openness to change adaptability and the ability to work effectively in a variety of situations with individuals or groups is necessary.
- Ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue is necessary.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders is necessary.
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Financial Services
- GAAP
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Regulatory Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
About Company
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and ... View more
