Emory University

Lead Sponsored Research Financial Analyst

Emory University

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serves as a lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis.
  • Responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts.
  • Assists in developing policies and procedures for research accounting practices.
  • Provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments.
  • Prepares reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
  • Reviews contracts, updates database records, and creates and maintains grant and contract files.
  • Prepares invoices, monitors accounts receivable and deliverable reports.
  • Develops queries and reports on the financial system and works with division business managers to resolve contractual issues.
  • Communicates with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
  • May supervise professional staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and 7 years professional accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs accounting.
  • Strong analytics, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and database.
  • Peoplesoft experience preferred.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
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