Manager, Sponsored Programs Administration

University of Louisville

78d • $67,035 - $100,553

About The Position

The Manager of grant accounting will work with the accounting team as well as both the grants administration and contracts teams to provide high quality support to the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration as well as to university faculty, unit business managers and external sponsors. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance and proper fiscal management of externally funded sponsored projects via the application and interpretation of university and funding agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, or Finance.
• Experience in grant and contract accounting management and reporting and compliance associated with federal and/or state government awards and contracts.
• Experience in LOC federal draws.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active portfolio of awards that require establishment/management within the financial system including but not limited to activation; billing; collection, financial reporting and closeout.
• Perform quality control reviews of data entered the financial system to ensure compliance and data integrity of the financial system.
• Manage a team of accountants and provide guidance in their portfolio.
• Clean up the awards in their own portfolio and make sure that the accountants under his/her supervision are doing the same.
• Identify the need for training and improvements of his/her staff members.
• Assist in revision of the SOP, policies as needed.
• Approve JV / PET for his/her direct accountant.
• Propose Close outs/ AR write off /Bad debt for his/her team’s portfolio.
• Provide backup to SPFA service account and other operational areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees