The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 1 month ago
Post-Award Accountant, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) is dedicated to providing effective post-award support for research, extension, and teaching activities. The Post-Award Accountant manages fiscal and accounting operations, ensuring compliance with grant and contract funding while minimizing financial risk to the university.
Health CareHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Analyzes contracts and agreements for spending restrictions, reporting deadlines, payment request information and liability
Creates accounts in the university's financial system
Coordinates activities with other campuses or units on joint projects
Maintains accounts throughout the life of a project
Analyzes expenditures by interpreting and applying fiscal regulations and guidelines to ensure that all federal, state and university requirements are met for each sponsored project
Processes payment requests to agencies
Manages letter of credit draws of funds using various agency websites
Prepares financial reports for sponsors and certifies them on behalf of the university, submitting them to external sponsors. Ensures reports are reconciled to the university ledger
Monitors subcontract financial reports
Assists in the training and instruction of business managers, faculty, and other research staff
Helps develop policies and procedures to reduce financial risk exposure from federal, state and private audits
Closes projects by processing final financial, inventory, patent and equipment reports, etc
Works with faculty and business managers to review and analyze charges and ensure they remain within agency approved budget categories
Works with other university units on joint projects including budgetary matters
Works with funding agencies to execute budget changes
Monitors accounts for any expenditure overages
Assists in the development of procedures based on auditor input and regulatory guidelines
Conducts and monitors compliance activities to reduce financial exposure resulting from federal, state and private audits
Initiates corrective actions to ensure that financial operations and records conform to University policies and sponsor regulations
Collaborates with the UTIA Office of Sponsored Programs (pre-award) and departments to ensure consistent, timely, accurate, and compliant financial activities, charges, and procedures
Assists in responses and communication with internal and external audits
Interacts with sponsoring agencies on financial matters related to funding, budgets, allowable cost, and external review
Works directly with academic department staff to monitor fiscal aspects of subawards to ensure the recipient follows fiscal regulations and guidelines
Determines appropriate actions on budget revisions
Assists in ensuring that any required match is met and subaward does not exceed funding cap
Ensures that subawardee has submitted all relevant financial information, patent forms, equipment reports, etc., as required for close out phase
Enters and reconciles accounts receivable for assigned projects
Responsible for collection and follow up of outstanding payment requests
Coordinates the handling of uncollected debts with academic offices and general counsel
Monitors and manages approximately $40 million in receivables to maximize the university's cash flow
Assists in the development of accounts receivable policies and procedures to accelerate cash flow
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in accounting or finance
3 years of relevant accounting experience
Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
Ability to exercise autonomy in financial management and compliance oversight activities
Sound analytical and decision-making skills
Effective use of MS Office Suite products
Preferred
Master's Degree with a concentration in accounting, finance, or business
Current experience in post award, sponsored projects accounting
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and OMB Uniform Guidance
Experience with University DASH ERP system and Huron research suite
Advanced spreadsheet and data management / analysis skills
Ability to solve complex problems and to resolve issues
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to interact with internal and external contacts in a professional manner and exhibit strong interpersonal skills
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Rachal McCray
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Raaj Kurapati
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
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