Financial Research Administrator II
About The Position
Reporting to the Senior Financial Research Administrator in Accounting and Financial Compliance ( AFC ), Sponsored Programs Administration ( SPA ), the Financial Research Administrator II ( FRA II) is responsible for the post award financial management and compliance of their assigned portfolio. The FRA II demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions, typically work with minimal supervision on routine assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters. Provides a high level of client satisfaction through strong relationship management skills. Under minimal supervision, this position supports the University’s research enterprise by managing the post-award administration functions, such as preparing and submitting all sponsor financial reporting and invoicing to external sponsors in accordance with the terms and conditions of each sponsored awards. Ensures compliance with federal/sponsor requirements, interacts with University Business Service Centers ( BSC ), developing, implementing, and enforcing University policies and procedures and may participate in the presentation of research administration training courses. This position is also responsible for the effective cash flow and receivable management. Assists with annual year-end closing and audit process. Provides documentation and analysis to outside auditors in request for financial information. Provides guidance to Principal Investigators (PI) and their support staff on financial compliance issues and project close-out. Perform a variety of analytical and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with accounting principles, sponsor requirements, federal and state guidelines and University policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in field related to finance or business and 4 years of experience in sponsored projects administration, negotiation, budgeting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Good oral and written communication skills, financial and negotiating skills.
- Good computer skills
- Knowledge of federal/state/private agencies’ regulations/procedures applicable to grants, contracts, and ethical conduct of research.
- Proven team leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of college/university business policies and practices especially in research administration.
- Experience with Banner
- Certified Research Administrator
Responsibilities
- preparing and submitting all sponsor financial reporting and invoicing to external sponsors
- Ensuring compliance with federal/sponsor requirements
- interacting with University Business Service Centers ( BSC )
- developing, implementing, and enforcing University policies and procedures
- participating in the presentation of research administration training courses
- effective cash flow and receivable management
- assisting with annual year-end closing and audit process
- providing documentation and analysis to outside auditors in request for financial information
- providing guidance to Principal Investigators (PI) and their support staff on financial compliance issues and project close-out
- performing a variety of analytical and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with accounting principles, sponsor requirements, federal and state guidelines and University policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
