UC San Diego · 4 hours ago

Award Accountant - 130673

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $124K/yr

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee post-award accounting and financial administration for funds received from federal and non-federal sponsors.

Ensure timely and accurate fund control activities and manage financial reporting requirements for awarding agencies/entities.

Provide regulatory compliance support services to department administrators and Principal Investigators, ensuring adherence to government and private regulations during the executed award period.

Contribute to a culture of quality services that aligns with the research mission of the University of California system.

Take on broad responsibilities in post-award accounting administration, providing project leadership and support across campus-wide and organizational initiatives.

Qualification

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Research administration guidelinesComplex financial analysisCompliance requirementsSpreadsheet softwareDatabase softwareAccounting principlesCustomer service focusCompliance regulations

Required

Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.

Demonstrated ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret terminology and phrasing in agency guidelines and regulations and University policy and procedure manuals.

Ability to apply knowledge in preparing financial reports.

Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.

Demonstrated analytical skills, ability to comprehend and reconcile financial data, and perform mathematical computations with accuracy.

Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.

Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.

Intermediate proficiency Microsoft suite of applications, and the ability to quickly master additional software as needed.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use information technology and process redesign methodologies in creating, designing and implementing new processes.

Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles theory and practice.

Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.

Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.

Demonstrated ability to effectively exercise independent judgment, solve problems and make decisions.

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with ability to exercise tact, mature judgment, confidentiality, diplomacy and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness.

Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.

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