Lead Sponsored Research Financial Analyst

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

2h • Remote

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Successful candidates will possess strong analytics, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Must be a team player.
• Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and database.
• Peoplesoft experience preferred.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines, the ability to navigate a complex work environment, and comfort working with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees