Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
Grant/Contract Accountant Ii
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expBrown University is a leading research university known for its student-centered learning. They are seeking a Grant/Contract Accountant II to provide direct services to faculty and department managers, ensuring compliance with award terms and managing budgets and financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
Reviewing and processing awards, including interpreting, and ensuring compliance with award terms and conditions
Rendering decisions regarding sponsored project issues
Budget management
Expenditure review
Financial reporting
Cash management
Participation in training, special projects, and systems development
Review, interpret and disseminate University and sponsor policies for a variety of issues
Effectively articulate these policies to internal and external constituencies including Faculty, Departmental Administrators, and the Division of the Vice President for Research
Serves as a mentor and resource to junior staff members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of research administration experience or closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Familiarity with university or academic medical center or non-profit organizations a plus
Award management application systems experience preferred
Excellent decision making and interpretive skills and the ability to provide effective advice on award issues are critical to answer questions and resolve issues presented by departmental administrators and faculty members
Tireless attention to detail and awareness of the importance of University's relationship with sponsors
Computer proficiency in data entry maintenance, word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to navigate sponsor's administrative websites for award management and financial reporting
Ability to interact effectively with staff, faculty, deans and external sponsors; strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills; ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to satisfy divergent interest in support of broader strategic goals of the University (e.g, Building on Distinction)
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, to elicit and communicate information, to analyze complex issues, and to prepare/present clear, informative and concise materials
Strong organizational and administrative skills. Initiative and judgement to independently problem solve and prioritize. Ability to work independently, but also as a strong team player when needed. Must also demonstrate the ability to be organized and flexible in an environment that requires continuous monitoring of priorities
Additional requirements include enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment; exceptional attention to detail and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Keeping up with emerging issues in research administration and rapidly changing technology to meet both internal and external OSP needs; participating in systems demos, training, and discussions, and participating in local user groups; engaging in using new technology as it is available at Brown; working to apply and adapt operational and functional standards to new development tools and techniques
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment while providing proactive customer service and maintenance of workflow throughout grant management system development, implementation, and deployment
Understand the nature of and interpret the terms and conditions of awards from our sponsors, and University policies such that project objectives can be accomplished while maintaining accountability to sponsors and compliance with university policies
Effective decision making when reviewing expenditure transactions to determine if allocable, allowable, and reasonable by interpreting award terms and conditions, University policy and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles
Effectively manage cash through monthly billing to sponsors and diligently follow up on accounts receivable aging reports
Preferred
Award management application systems experience preferred
Benefits
Flexible work/life balance
Summer hours
Winter break
Comprehensive Benefits package including time off
Annual paid holidays
Benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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Funding
Current Stage
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Director, Foundation Partnerships
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