Colorado School of Mines-posted 2 months ago
$86,000 - $96,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Golden, CO
Educational Services

The position of Research Accountant IV (Research Accounting Manager) will be responsible for the expense management of research grants and contracts in the Office of Research Administration (ORA). This position is a key member of the research team and serves as a resource to faculty and administrators in the financial administration of sponsored research awards. Essential duties include the set-up of new awards in the financial system, expense and account monitoring, financial reporting, financial closeout and other post-award financial analysis and support for sponsored awards. The Research Accountant IV interprets federal, state and School terms and advises Mines' research community on their application. This position requires critical thinking skills to apply regulatory interpretation to sponsored activity. This position will also be responsible for independently compiling, analyzing, and presenting financial data. In addition, they will be required to work with campus constituents including faculty and staff to manage and reconcile sponsored activity.

  • Create new research accounts and amend existing accounts in the School's financial system and ORA's enterprise project tracking system.
  • Monitor, review and reconcile award budgets, balances and expenses.
  • Prepare and accurately submit required financial reports within sponsoring agency timeframes.
  • Determine and perform all closeout actions required by sponsoring agency and School policy and procedures.
  • Act as reviewer of award setups and ensure the correctness of setups within ORA.
  • Lead staff training on policies & procedural changes that impact Sponsored Awards.
  • Provide direct supervision to the Research Accountant unit.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of Sponsored Research accounting experience.
  • Supervisory experience or demonstration of lead role in lieu of experience.
  • Working knowledge of federal and other pertinent external research regulations.
  • Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and enterprise financial systems.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
  • Analyzation and problem-solving skills including the ability to use independent judgment.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Higher education, and/or government accounting experience.
  • Masters Degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration.
  • Uniform Guidance knowledge.
  • GASB knowledge and experience.
  • Flexible health and dental care options.
  • Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year including a week-long winter break.
  • Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution.
  • Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents).
  • Free RTD Ecopass.
  • Access to discount programs through the State of Colorado.
  • Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games.
  • Access to the state of the art Recreation Center and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
  • On campus daycare center.
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