Washington State University · 1 month ago
Senior Financial Research Administrator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$5,398/mo - $7,254/mo
2+ years expWashington State University is seeking a Senior Financial Research Administrator who will lead post-award grant and contract accounting. The role involves managing complex portfolios of awards, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and collaborating with various departments to facilitate smooth research project operations.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Take the lead in post-award grant and contract accounting—making sure every dollar is spent in line with GAAP standards and sponsor requirements
Ensure expenses are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistent so research projects run smoothly and compliantly
Manage a complex portfolio of awards that keeps things interesting
Work with sponsors with unique terms and conditions
Handle intricate budgets, including significant cost share
Collaborate cross-functionally with Centers and Institutes
Oversee programs with high audit visibility or special compliance rules (think Salary Cap)
Engage with departments with a broad mix of awards
Bring advanced knowledge and experience to solve tough problems independently
Design processes, create solutions, and make decisions that have a broad impact across teams
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and two (2) years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent education/experience
Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft software programs such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint to create spreadsheets, graphs, charts and reports, prepare presentations, conduct data analysis and manage information efficiently
Preferred
Experience with the enterprise resource planning system Workday
Knowledge of or experience with OFM accounting regulations (i.e. Uniform Guidance)
Knowledge of or experience with the WSU UPPM
Possess advanced computer skills, specifically working in a Microsoft Windows environment with an emphasis on Excel
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Experience with research grants and contracts
Experience auditing and reconciling complex financial data
Experience leading the work of others
Benefits
Paid sick and vacation leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
Retirement
Deferred compensation
Optional supplemental retirement accounts
Training and development
Employee tuition waiver
Company
Washington State University
Washington State University is a nationally recognized land-grant research university, founded in Pullman in 1890.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Anika Wottreng
Co-Founder and President of WSU German Club
Rachel Wong, Ph.D
Co-Founder of Summer Programming Camp for Middle School Students at WSU
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