Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
Sr. Accountant (Financial Research Compliance)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expInside Higher Ed is focused on compliance within financial research, ensuring that sponsored funding is used appropriately. The Sr. Accountant will analyze subrecipient data, verify documentation, monitor audit requests, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
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Responsibilities
Analyze the subrecipient data and determine the necessary documentation for compliance and audit requirements
Verify subrecipient documentation for completeness and compliance with Federal Regulation requirements
Monitor and respond to requests from sponsors for updates on JHU's Single Audit report
Review and approve non payroll and payroll cost transfers to ensure compliance with university policies, federal regulations and sponsor guidelines
Analyze and review administrative costs for allowability on federal awards and follow up with departments for supporting detail
Review salary cap adherence as it relates to the various funding agencies and work closely with departments with instruction on the salary cap calculation
Respond to audit samples by gathering, reviewing and making determinations independently as to the adequacy of the supporting documentation, invoices, departmental subrecipient monitoring packages, certification for payment forms, and Single Audit or related audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
Three years of progressively responsible related experience
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Analyze the subrecipient data and determine the necessary documentation for compliance and audit requirements
Verify subrecipient documentation for completeness and compliance with Federal Regulation requirements
Monitor and respond to requests from sponsors for updates on JHU's Single Audit report
Review and approve non payroll and payroll cost transfers to ensure compliance with university policies, federal regulations and sponsor guidelines
Analyze and review administrative costs for allowability on federal awards and follow up with departments for supporting detail
Review salary cap adherence as it relates to the various funding agencies and work closely with departments with instruction on the salary cap calculation
Respond to audit samples by gathering, reviewing and making determinations independently as to the adequacy of the supporting documentation, invoices, departmental subrecipient monitoring packages, certification for payment forms, and Single Audit or related audits
Proficiency with various software applications (e.g. spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical and graphic packages), to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports
Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, Word, PowerPoint, and various other applications
Accounting Software - Intermediate
Analytical Skills - Intermediate
Financial Analysis - Intermediate
Financial Data Quality Assurance - Intermediate
Financial Project Management - Intermediate
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Intermediate
Research and Analytical Skills - Intermediate
Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate
Preferred
Master's Degree and/or CPA certification
Public accounting experience
Advanced experience with SAP or other ERP system
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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