Research Billing System Analyst

University of Akron•Akron, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for all invoicing of external sponsors for research and other sponsored programs. The role involves processing all incoming payments, including account reconciliations and managing collections of delinquent accounts. Additionally, the analyst will assist with testing, updating, and modifying the ERP system as it relates to grants and grant billing functionality.

Requirements

Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Requires up to 2 years experience in accounting preferably working with cost reimbursable accounting and electronic banking systems.
Strong computer skills to include word processing, financial databases, with emphasis on spreadsheets required.
Strong problem-solving, customer service and communication skills required.
Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.

Nice To Haves

Prefer two years of accounting experience.
Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely review, creation, and disbursement of sponsored programs invoices.
Review and processing of payments, including submission of direct banking forms to the Controller’s office for anticipated ACH invoice payments.
Maintenance of electronic billing files.
Reconciliation of accounts receivable items and on-account payments.
Documentation of invoices generated outside of the system, with ultimate reconciliation to the system.
Work closely with the business analyst to troubleshoot issues with Workday, implement new releases, and make enhancements to grant functionality.
Work closely with systems analyst to analyze, design, create, and test billing systems updates and modifications as required due to changing mandates.
Manage the delinquent account collection and write-off processes, including periodic reminders to delinquent sponsors, and advancing delinquent accounts for further collection action.
Support grant accountants by reviewing award setups, particularly with regards to billing, and assisting with closeout processes for ORA sponsored projects.