Senior Sponsored Research Financial Analyst

Emory University

. Responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts .

Posted 4/6/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts
Provide account management, reconciliation, and resolution for principal investigators and research support personnel within a department or school
Advise and interpret research funding awards, approve and/or monitor accounting and procurement expenditures consistent with regulatory and University practices
Provide direct support with accounts payable/receivable processes
Routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments
Assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies
Other duties may include reviewing contracts, maintaining grant and contract files, reviewing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
5 years professional accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs accounting
Equivalent combination of experience, education and training
Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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Hard Skills & Tools

account managementreconciliationaccounts payableaccounts receivablefinancial analysisreport preparationcontract reviewquery developmentcompliance monitoringprocurement expenditures

Soft Skills

communicationadvisinginterpretationproblem resolutionorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Finance