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Baylor College of Medicine · 1 week ago

Research Accountant - Effort and Cost Transfer

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Baylor College of Medicine is a renowned institution seeking a Research Accountant - Effort and Cost Transfer to ensure compliance of effort reporting and cost transfer processes for sponsored research projects. This role involves providing guidance on federal, state, and institutional policies while safeguarding the integrity of sponsored funds and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical
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Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination of the institution’s effort reporting process in accordance with federal (Uniform Guidance), sponsor, and institutional requirements
Review, monitor, and reconcile payroll distributions to ensure accuracy and alignment with committed effort and project budgets
Provide guidance and training to faculty, departmental administrators, and staff on effort certification policies, procedures, and best practices
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in effort reporting and payroll distribution
Maintain documentation to support effort certifications and effort-related adjustments
Review and process cost transfer requests for payroll and non-payroll expenses, ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional policies
Evaluate justification and timeliness of cost transfers, ensuring proper documentation and audit readiness
Monitor research expenditures and proactively identify potential issues requiring correction
Work with departments and principal investigators to resolve financial compliance concerns related to cost transfers
Interpret and apply federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and institutional policies related to effort and cost transfers
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource to faculty, administrators, and staff
Support audit requests by preparing documentation and explanations of effort and cost transfer activities
Assist with policy development, process improvements, and system enhancements to strengthen compliance
Develop and deliver training sessions, job aids, and guidance documents on effort reporting and cost transfer procedures
Communicate effectively with faculty and administrators to ensure understanding of compliance requirements
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Effort reporting systemsERP/grant management systemsFederal regulationsExcelAnalytical skillsProblem-solving abilitiesOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
Two (2) years of related experience
Proficiency in Excel
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP) and Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of federal regulations governing sponsored research, particularly Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools

Preferred

Prior experience working in a research academic setting or comparable environment
Familiarity with effort reporting systems (e.g., ECRT, ERS, or similar) and ERP/grant management systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, Banner, Oracle, SAP)

Company

Baylor College of Medicine

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Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
dateFounded in 1900
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.bcm.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

Baylor College of Medicine has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (252)
2024 (208)
2023 (164)
2022 (196)
2021 (126)
2020 (136)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.85M
Key Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-19Grant

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Paul Klotman
President, CEO and Executive Dean
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