Accounting Analyst - 529851

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst conducts analysis and develops reports for specialized financial functions within the central finance or central contract & grant accounting area. Analyzes financial statements. Provides expert knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and university policy. May supervise or train lower level accountants or other staff. The Office for Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA) ensures good stewardship of sponsored funds and provides support to faculty and staff on post-award financial administration for externally sponsored projects. CGA is responsible for compliance with fiscal and reporting requirements established by federal and state law, agency regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and University policies and procedures. Once all pre-award actions are complete and the sponsor has authorized an award, the Office for Sponsored Programs transmits the applicable information to CGA to facilitate the post-award financial process, including award setup in the University accounting system; invoicing; revenue collection and receivables management; sponsored financial reporting; compliance review and analysis; audit liaison activities; and management of the effort reporting system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and six (6) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and four (4) years of accounting experience.
Knowledge of NSF HERD Survey reporting requirements.
Knowledge of federal cost principles, Uniform Guidance, and cost allocation methodologies.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or higher education finance.
Experience preparing or supporting Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Cost Proposals and Fringe Benefit Rate Proposals.
Experience with recharge and service center administration in a higher education environment.
Experience working with federal audits, negotiated rate agreements, and regulatory compliance matters.
CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

Conducts analysis and develops reports for specialized financial functions within the central finance or central contract & grant accounting area.
Analyzes financial statements.
Provides expert knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and university policy.
May supervise or train lower level accountants or other staff.
Ensures good stewardship of sponsored funds and provides support to faculty and staff on post-award financial administration for externally sponsored projects.
Responsible for compliance with fiscal and reporting requirements established by federal and state law, agency regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and University policies and procedures.
Facilitates the post-award financial process, including award setup in the University accounting system; invoicing; revenue collection and receivables management; sponsored financial reporting; compliance review and analysis; audit liaison activities; and management of the effort reporting system.