Research Finance Senior Accountant

Brown University•Providence, RI

3d•Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Research Finance, this role is responsible for maintaining accounts and ledgers related to all research grants and contracts at Brown University Health. This includes account setup, institutional oversight, and account close-out. The position collaborates with the Brown University Health Finance Department, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Control, and Financial Operations, to manage general ledger research responsibility centers. Key duties involve preparing financial reports for federal and non-federal sponsors, reviewing research grant expenditures for compliance and reasonableness, and resolving financial issues with department managers, principal investigators, and research administration staff. The role also includes providing training on Research Finance policies and procedures and maintaining communication with departments to provide accurate and timely reports on research expenditures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or other related business discipline.
5-7 years’ experience in research accounting.
Knowledge of OMB 2CFR200-Uniform Guidance and Appendix IX under Part 200-Hospital Cost Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Advanced experience in using spreadsheets, databases, and ERP general ledger systems required.
Demonstrate strong communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Criminal background check required.
Education check required.

Responsibilities

Maintain accounts and ledgers pertaining to all research grants and contracts at Brown University Health, including account set-up, institutional oversight, and account close-out.
Work with the Brown University Health Finance Department, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Control, and Financial Operations to maintain general ledger research responsibility centers.
Prepare status and summary financial reports to Federal government agencies and non-federal sponsors.
Review research grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable Federal regulations and sponsor guidelines.
Work with department managers, principal investigators, and research administration staff in the Grants and Contracts Office to resolve sponsored program financial issues.
Provide training to various constituents as necessary regarding Research Finance policies and procedures.
Maintain communication with departments and provide accurate timely reports on research expenditures.