Research Accountant

Context of Job

The Research Office manages approximately $307 million in annual research expenditures associated with over 2,300 sponsored research projects and is responsible for central research administration of all sponsored contracts and grants awarded to the University of Delaware (UD).

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Research Accounting and Billing, the Research Accountant manages and administers the post-award administration of assigned externally funded sponsored programs and other restricted funds to ensure compliance with governing federal, state, sponsor, UD requirements and generally accepted accounting principles.

This position serves as a key resource providing guidance, oversight and support to faculty, researchers and staff relating to the post-award activities of assigned sponsored programs.

Major Responsibilities

• Manages and administers the post-award administration of assigned externally funded sponsored programs and other restricted funds of a diversified funding portfolio.
• Oversees and monitors all post-award activities throughout the award life cycle.
• Utilizes system reports, queries and other tools to effectively monitor, control, and accurately report award revenues and expenditures in accordance with sponsor and UD requirements.
• Performs interim reconciliations and analyses in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
• Exercises sound judgement to assure award costs are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistent with governing sponsor regulations, UD policies, and cost principles.
• Prepares and submits all required financial, other non-technical reports, and supporting documentation to sponsors by applicable deadlines.
• Prepares financial reconciliations and closeout packages in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Applies and maintains knowledge of UD and sponsor systems, procedures, and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or closely related field with three years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Higher education experience preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of accounting concepts and ability to apply those principles.
• Knowledge of federal grant post-award administration, financial accounting principles, Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133, Cost Accounting Standards and GAAP.
• Strong customer service focus.