Research Accounting Manager - Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as Research Accounting Manager in the Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) unit. This department provides financial administrative service to the research community for post-award functions and coordinates closely with other teams in the Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development. Sponsored project and agency fund expenditures financially reported and collected by this unit totaled $541M in FY2024. The Manager plans, organizes, directs, and certifies the work of SPA accountants to facilitate the effective and efficient management of roughly 2,600 sponsored awards from external sponsors. This position is responsible for on-boarding and training new team members, guiding their development on the department's career path, evaluating performance, and making recommendations for promotion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in sponsored projects accounting.
Experience with financial reporting and fund accounting.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage and develop a team.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
CPA certification.
Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems.
Knowledge of federal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance).

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and certifies the work of SPA accountants.
Facilitates the effective and efficient management of roughly 2,600 sponsored awards from external sponsors.
Responsible for on-boarding and training new team members.
Guides development on the department's career path.
Evaluates performance.
Makes recommendations for promotion.