Research Finance Accountant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Responsible for post-award administration of Letter of Credit draws for research at Vanderbilt University. Ensuring accuracy and compliance of funding administration and documentation.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for preparing all letter of credit draws for research services including ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate
Expert on process for LOC draws including specific instructions by sponsor to ensure all draws are timely and meet compliance requirements
Maintain complex schedule of letter of credit draws
Orchestrate letter of credit draws with sponsors in accordance with draw schedules and university policies
Record all LOC draws timely and accurately within Oracle
Investigate and follow up on any letter of credit variances from funds drawn and allowable amounts
Perform Federal Fund bank reconciliations each month
Perform cash transaction reconciliations quarterly for LOC agencies.
Identifies debt owner for US Treasury Offset Program offsets.
Identifies opportunities for process improvements and changes to policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred or equivalent experience.
A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting is preferred.
Skill in advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is necessary.
Time management skills and the ability to work well in a team environment is necessary.
Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger is necessary.
Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is preferred.
Proven detail-oriented work style in collaboration with effective written and verbal communication skills is necessary.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people, understanding their needs and goals is necessary.
Ability to work co-operatively with others as part of a team is necessary.
Openness to change, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a variety of situations is necessary.
Ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue is necessary.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

letter of creditbank reconciliationscash transaction reconciliationsaccounting principlesgeneral ledgeradvanced ExcelWordPowerPointEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Soft Skills

time managementteamworkdetail-orientedeffective communicationrelationship buildingadaptabilityopenness to changecollaborationunderstanding perspectives