University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

Accounting Quality Assurance Specialist

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Tennessee

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Ensure financial compliance with university fiscal policies and federal, state, and local requirements related to sponsored projects.
  • Monitor and test departmental compliance; identify vulnerabilities and develop corrective action plans.
  • Develop and conduct training programs for sponsored projects accounting and track training outcomes.
  • Use data analytics to develop reports to monitor high-risk areas and collaborate with units to mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate with HURON and DASH to develop reports and program changes to improve compliance.
  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate departmental financial compliance reviews and audit activities; coordinate documentation for external audits.
  • Outreach to faculty and staff regarding compliance concerns; notify campus of policy and regulation changes.
  • Represent Division of Research Administration in meetings and work on ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  • Three years of related work experience with background in accounting, auditing, risk assessment or regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with computer systems, including spreadsheet software (such as MS Office)
  • Knowledge of research administration issues, including financial management and the ability to interpret and communicate federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to research administration operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, including active listening skills, plus the ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, administrators, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service with a commitment to exceptional quality.
  • Ability to think analytically, quantitatively, creatively, and strategically.
  • Skill to be an independent thinker with professional skepticism.
  • Ability to be a team player who works well collectively and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to use judgment skills in determining compliance and the knowledge to implement processes to mitigate the risk
  • Ability to develop and conduct training