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About the position
The Senior Data Assurance & Compliance Financial Analyst in Research Grants & Contracts (RGC) conducts compliance reviews of high-risk transactions or awards to ensure adherence to sponsored compliance requirements on sponsored awards. Contributes to RGC's mission metrics to minimize noncompliance risk related to timely billing and reporting, draw downs, collections, and award closeouts. Conducts analyses of high-risk transactions due to the timing or the nature of the expense. Utilizes audit sampling techniques to obtain evidence for reasonable assurances related to high-risk transactions. May assist in analyses due to investigations or other internal inquiries. May develop queries and reports on the financial system to monitor timely reporting, invoicing, and management of other key areas (as well as assist staff in managing their workloads). May participate in audits, fiscally related site visits, and desk reviews on sponsored awards. Collaborates with the Internal Audit and Research Compliance & Regulatory Affairs offices on audit and investigative matters. Collaborates with departmental, service unit, and school representatives to ensure issues are well communicated and appropriate individuals are involved in responses and resolutions. Works with other RGC team members and school/divisional/service unit representatives to resolve audit issues or findings and communicates with sponsors to ensure compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements. Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Conduct compliance reviews of high-risk transactions or awards.
- Contribute to RGC's mission metrics to minimize noncompliance risk.
- Conduct analyses of high-risk transactions.
- Utilize audit sampling techniques for reasonable assurances.
- Assist in analyses due to investigations or internal inquiries.
- Develop queries and reports on the financial system.
- Participate in audits, site visits, and desk reviews.
- Collaborate with Internal Audit and Research Compliance offices.
- Ensure issues are communicated and resolved appropriately.
- Work with RGC team members to resolve audit issues.
- Communicate with sponsors to ensure compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field.
- Five years professional accounting or related experience.
- Experience in sponsored programs/research accounting.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial System and PeopleSoft Grants Module is a plus.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Certified Research Administrator.
- Certified Financial Research Administrator.
