Sponsored Project Accountant (Sponsored Projects Shared Service Center)

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a Sponsored Project Accountant who will require a working knowledge of accounting principles, 2CFR 200, FAR, and other agency specific regulations and an understanding of the life cycle of an award. Under guidance, will be responsible for the full life cycle of basic research awards from NIH and other federal agencies, e.g. R01’s. Basic research awards are typically less complex, with standard reporting and fewer and less complicated rules and regulations. Under guidance, interact with department administrators and contacts at external agencies. Once priorities are set, perform tasks independently with regular process updates.

Sponsored Projects Shared Service Center is responsible for the fiscal administration of all awards (grants, contracts and cooperative agreements) made to the University by governmental and private agencies. Additionally, the department is responsible for related compliance of all divisions of the University. Functions include sponsored award setup, sponsored award financial reporting, and sponsored award closeout.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish master data for awards in ERP system
• Execute the financial reporting process
• Monitor awards for master data changes, compliance issues and overall quality assurance
• Execute the award closeout process

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• If bachelor's degree is in unrelated field, two years of progressively responsible experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some familiarity with and an awareness of laws and regulations that apply to accounting functions, and those required to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Classified Title: Sponsored Project Accountant
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB
Starting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/JH at Keswick
Department name: Sponsored Projects Shared Services-Other
Personnel area: University Administration