"Accountant 3"

The Department of Neurology is seeking applicants for the position of Accountant 3 to join our post-award research administration team. Neurology has been a center of excellence for more than four decades and supports one of the top research programs in the U.S. with over 200 faculty serving as leaders in the neurological sciences.

We are actively seeking a highly motivated Accountant 3 to manage research funding for Principal Investigators with complex grant awards. This person will perform a wide range of accounting functions including designing and performing ad hoc analyses, developing and maintaining complex data models, analyzing large data sets, and reconciling complex accounts. Our departments have seen dramatic growth in federal and nonprofit grants and gifts, including the addition of several externally-funded research initiatives that span multiple departments, laboratories, institutions, and compliance offices. We are seeking a candidate with a passion for supporting research, the ability to multi-task, to be extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a team player. This person must also have excellent communication skills that allow high level interactions with a diverse academic and medical community.

This position is hybrid (working on-site and working from home). Will need to be on-site a few days a month subject to operational need.

Duties include:

• Perform complex and detailed reconciliations, closure processes, research and critical analyses. Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex financial issues which may span multiple areas; identify underlying issues; recognize exceptions; recommend solutions.
• Research possible solutions and make recommendations to department leadership based on audit / report reviews and identified accounting issues; advise leadership regarding business activities; provide cost analyses; plan studies; and determine business activity costs.
• Research, and synthesize data; interpolate results from large amounts of data, identify trends in data, draw conclusions, develop solutions, present and implement recommendations, and create follow up analysis.
• Develop complex financial data and metrics, reports for a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Develop, design, or modify solutions for major segments of a program or accounting system; develop, recommend, implement and document new or revised policies and procedures.
• Review, design, and implement appropriate internal control programs, research new regulations, and implement approved changes.
• Manage compliance program for area of responsibility, interpret internal policy and external regulations, and create and/or review complex compliance reports.
• Lead and execute unit or cross functional projects and teams, make decisions regarding projects and programs affecting operational effectiveness, policies, or processes.
• Lead and support unit and organization strategy and change management initiatives. Analyze existing systems and processes; identify greater efficiencies and improved internal controls opportunities; incorporate new regulations; recommend solutions that may require policy changes or new processes.
• Develop, recommend and implement new or revised policies and procedures for better controls and efficiencies. Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• May act as a lead, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eight years of experience in sponsored project administration.
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines in a dynamic research setting.
• Working knowledge of federal Uniform Guidance, sponsored project guidelines, and the research regulatory environment.
• Experience with Stanford systems a plus, to include Stanford Electronic Research Administration (SeRA), Oracle Financials, Business Intelligence, and iLabs.
• Certified Research Administrator, Project Management Professional, or similar certification preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree plus eight years of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and the internet; computer literacy.
• Ability to interpret and apply advanced accounting knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute/lead as part of a multi-functional team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.

The expected pay range for this position is $132,995 to $154,275 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.