Grant Accountant I, Center for Clinical Research (Hybrid)

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Accountant I, Center for Clinical Research (Hybrid) position involves managing grant accounts for various sponsors, including federal, state, foundations, and industry. The role is responsible for monthly grant accounting duties such as creating grant awards, managing invoicing, revenue generation, expenditure reports, Facility and Administration Costs, and grant close-out. It also includes account reconciliation and collaboration with pre-award, research finance, and departments. A significant part of the role focuses on grants financial management and reporting, including revenue and expenditure reports, invoice management, and budget-to-actual analysis for both internal and external customers. The position also handles grants invoicing, grants to GL account reconciliation, and other tasks to support the goals of the Center for Clinical Research and Translational Medicine (CCRT). The role requires adherence to all policies and standards, including those for maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business Management/ Finance (Required)
• less than 1 year of relevant experience (Required)
• less than 1 year accounting experience with a healthcare or a non-profit organization (Required)
• Basic knowledge of General Accounting; (Required proficiency)
• Proficiency in MS Office and particularly in MS Excel; (Required proficiency)
• Must have strong Analytical Skills; (Required proficiency)
• Comfortable working with large amount of financial data; (Required proficiency)
• Account Reconciliation with General Ledger, Corporate Finance; (Required proficiency)
• Be familiar with OMB Cost Circulars for managing grants. (Required proficiency)
• Extensive knowledge of Excel. (Required proficiency)
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Oracle EPR system including Oracle Grants Accounting. (Preferred proficiency)
• Knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Suite. (Preferred proficiency)
• Strong analytical and communications and presentation skills. (Preferred proficiency)
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a plus. (Preferred proficiency)
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment. (Preferred proficiency)
• Knowledge of Oracle EPR system including Oracle Grants Accounting. (Preferred proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Manage Grant Accounts for Federal, State, Foundations, Industry Sponsors, and Internally Funded sponsors - including but not limited to creating grant awards.
• Manage invoicing, revenue generation, expenditure reports, Facility and Administration Costs, and grant close out.
• Collaborate with Pre-award, research finance, and departments for grants accounting.
• Account reconciliation.
• Responsible for grants reports for revenue and expenditures, invoice management, budget to actual analysis - for both UH internal and external customers.
• Grants Invoicing, Grants to GL Account Reconciliation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

What This Job Offers

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