Accountant - Research Institute Accounting

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages financial records, prepares and analyzes financial statements, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Performs daily/weekly system processes related to payroll. Proactively monitors and resolves payroll discrepancies and prepares payroll transfers as needed. Reviews and processes Payroll Costing Allocations and Adjustments in accounting system. Ensures accuracy and compliance. Assists with the accurate and timely closeout of awards. Assures compliance with all federal, state and internal regulatory restrictions on payroll. Uses technical knowledge of sponsored research regulations and guidelines and attention to detail to ensure financial transactions do not result in audit disallowances. Works closely with members of Research Accounting department, Sponsored Projects department and internal/external auditors on issues related to responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.
• One year of accounting experience, required.
• Computer skills
• Decision Making
• Depth perception
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning
• Hearing acuity
• Interpreting Data
• Peripheral vision
• Problem solving
• Repetitive hand/arm use
• Seeing – Far/near
• Sitting

Nice To Haves

• Grant accounting experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily/weekly system processes related to payroll.
• Proactively monitors and resolves payroll discrepancies and prepares payroll transfers as needed.
• Reviews and processes Payroll Costing Allocations and Adjustments in accounting system.
• Assists with the accurate and timely closeout of awards.
• Assures compliance with all federal, state and internal regulatory restrictions on payroll.
• Uses technical knowledge of sponsored research regulations and guidelines and attention to detail to ensure financial transactions do not result in audit disallowances.
• Works closely with members of Research Accounting department, Sponsored Projects department and internal/external auditors on issues related to responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level