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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 day ago

Lead Cost Analyst

Chapel Hill, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $77K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its innovative teaching and research. The Lead Cost Analyst will perform day-to-day responsibilities related to cost analysis and compliance, ensuring that Research Service Centers operate in accordance with federal guidelines and university standards.

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Responsibilities

Perform all day-to-day responsibilities assigned to the Cost Accounting team

Provide mentorship and guidance to other team members when necessary

Ensure institutional Research Service Centers (RSC) operate in compliance with federal guidelines and University operating standards and procedures

Coordinate with departments on campus to conduct detailed analyses using ConnectCarolina and Infoporte to complete financial compliance and rate reviews at minimum, once every two years for all University Research Service Centers

Provide effective customer service, technical support, and consulting services to the RSCs, administrators, and institutional stakeholders to ensure RSCs maintain operational effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance in the rate development and review process

Ensure the timely tracking and filing of all RSC related updates and documentation

Perform other cost analysis functions and complete special projects including, but not limited to, assisting with the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Cost rate proposal and calculating employee fringe benefit rates for sponsored agreement budgeting

Serve as the first line of oversight to closely monitor compliance within the team and the university research enterprise

Utilize strong communication skills to accurately identify and describe any concerns to leadership in OSP and within the campus community

Collaborate with the Cost Accounting and Central Effort Manager to initiate, support, and implement corrective action to ensure and improve RSC compliance

Serve as the first line of oversight into the RSC tracking process, working with the Cost Analyst to identify and correct any errors to ensure that accurate data is derived from Smartsheet and that reviews are completed on schedule

Qualification

Cost analysisAccounting principlesResearch Service CentersFederal grants administrationF&A cost rate proposalLedger systemsSpreadsheetsDatabasesWord processing applicationsPrioritizeCertified Research AdministratorFederal CircularsCommunication skillsIndependent work

Required

Ability to analyze operational and financial data

Sound knowledge of accounting principles

Strong communication skills

Strong knowledge of ledger systems, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing applications

Ability to prioritize and complete responsibilities independently with a high level of accuracy

Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience

Preferred

Previous experience with Research Service Centers

Experience with accounting systems in a university setting

Experience with federal grants and post-award administration

Working knowledge of applicable federal Circulars (Uniform Guidance and A-21) and state regulations

Previous experience in F&A cost rate proposal development and rate oversight

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred

Benefits

Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning

Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts

Savings on local child care centers

Special rates on select campus events

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Variety of health, life and retirement plans

Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance

Company

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.

Founded in 1919

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees