Sr. Financial & Accounting Analyst

Hiring Department

Research & Econ Comm Development

Job Description

The Sr. Finance and Accounting Analyst provides critical support to research faculty and departmental staff in grant and award management. Responsibilities include supporting, coordinating, and analyzing research expenditures through the University's fiscal accounting system and the contract terms and conditions to meet the compliance standards of external sponsors. This position is also responsible for various reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable management, and closeout. May develop recommendations for financial resolutions regarding funding adequacy, allowability of expenses and other pertinent deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide grant management support to Principal Investigators and their departments who are recipients of external grants and contracts.
• Analyze, interpret, and develop recommendations for financial resolutions on funding adequacy, allowability of expenses, and other pertinent deliverables for compliance as they pertain to federal regulations and university policies
• Review contracts, set up and manage awards providing funding for external funding, ensuring they are consistent with the requirements of university policy, relevant sponsor policies, and all applicable state and federal laws
• Correspond with external partners to ensure understanding of regulations and requirements for funding
• Review budget and expenses on restricted funds and monitor the appropriateness of expenditures on awards and sub-awards for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of treatment
• Compile, review, and submit sponsored project invoicing, financial reporting, prior approval requests, and other sponsor requests/reports as required - including working with other campus’ sponsored programs on collaborative projects between campuses.
• Ensure Cost-Share account set-up, perform tracking and reporting
• Process budget changes, carryforward and extensions, prior approval requirements for changing aspects of a fund and closeout
• Communicate and direct departmental staff on the procedures and practices for award management as they pertain to complex fiscal situations
• Cooperate and engage with Sponsored Program Administration staff and campus community to provide training on best practices regarding award management and compliance regulations
• Assist in maintaining office records for efficient business operations

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment under stressful and time-sensitive conditions.
• Excellent time management, follow-through, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to research, read, interpret, and apply complex and varying regulations.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities with overlapping deadlines and frequent interruptions in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, including advanced use of MS Excel.
• Previous experience and demonstrated acumen working with data management software, PeopleSoft, Cognos, etc.
• Experience using internet applications for business and research.