Emory University

Sponsored Research Financial Analyst, Lead

Emory University • $88K — $105K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
  • 7 years of professional accounting or financial analysis experience
  • Experience in research or sponsored programs accounting preferred
  • Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and reporting requirements
  • Excellent communication and policy interpretation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead post-award processing for grants and contracts
  • Develop policies and procedures for research accounting
  • Review contracts and maintain grant and contract files
  • Prepare invoices and monitor accounts receivable
  • Resolve contractual issues with division business managers
  • Ensure compliance with federal and sponsoring agencies
  • May supervise professional staff

Benefits

  • Opportunity for regular remote work
  • Flexible weekly schedule based on business needs
  • Work at a reputable institution like Emory University
  • Engage in meaningful work in sponsored research accounting
  • Professional development opportunities available
Full Job Description
Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • 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; routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
  • Duties involve reviewing contracts, updating database records, creating and maintaining grant and contract files, preparing 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.
  • May supervise professional staff.
  • This is a central job, reporting to Finance of Grants & Accounting (FGC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and 7 years professional accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs accounting.

NOTE: 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. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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