Carolina Population Center ยท 4 weeks ago
Lead Central Effort Analyst
North Carolina, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its commitment to innovative teaching and research. The Lead Central Effort Analyst will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Central Effort Administration team, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and providing mentorship to team members.
Responsibilities
Perform all day-to-day responsibilities assigned to the Central Effort Administration team
Provide mentorship and guidance to other team members
Work with the Cost Accounting and Central Effort (CA/CE) Manager to administer the day-to-day aspects of the University effort reporting function to ensure compliance with federal guidelines and University operating standards and procedures
Assist with overseeing and administering all activities related to the biannual effort certification process by facilitating the operation of the Effort Certification and Reporting Technology (ecrt) system
Provide expert customer service and training to campus constituents and ensure the completion of all effort statements in the ecrt system
Serve as the first point of contact for the Central Effort Analysts regarding complex effort reporting problems
Lead the post-certification review and analysis of all effort reports that require additional action to update the status or to document system issues and limitations
Review and approve electronic Payroll Action Request (ePAR) and Payroll Accounting Adjustment Tool (PAAT) HR transactions in ConnectCarolina that impact sponsored projects
Develop and present potential solutions to the CA/CE Manager to determine an appropriate course of action when complex issues arise
Monitor compliance within the team and the university research enterprise
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to organize and analyze data with attention to detail under pressured deadlines
Knowledge of financial systems and subsystems
Sound knowledge of accounting principles and demonstrated ability to analyze operational and financial data
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint along with a demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new applications and various computer information systems
Well organized, highly flexible, detail-oriented, with a strong work initiative
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
Preferred
Prefer candidates with previous payroll experience, as this position requires frequent interactions with university payroll staff and the resolution of payroll issues
Experience in a university sponsored programs or grant accounting office, post-award administrative setting; in-depth knowledge of federal and non-federal agency requirements and regulations for sponsored research
Extensive knowledge of university policies and procedures regulating the administration of sponsored projects
Previous experience in administering federal regulations, federal sponsored agreements, effort reporting policies, and related functions such as cost sharing
Knowledge of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, Circular A-133, and Circular A-21; and federal funding agency award administration policies
PeopleSoft experience is preferred or experience with similar financial system
Ability to research, identify, and implement software applications to increase productivity
Certified Research Administrator credentials
Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous experience using ecrt for effort reporting
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
Carolina Population Center
The Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a community of outstanding scholars and professionals associated to create new knowledge about population size, structure, and processes of change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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