Sponsored Project Accountant (Sponsored Projects Shared Services)

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Sponsored Project Accountant who will require a working knowledge of accounting principles, 2CFR 200, FAR, and other agency specific regulations and an understanding of the life cycle of an award. Under guidance, will be responsible for the full life cycle of basic research awards from NIH and other federal agencies, e.g. R01's. Basic research awards are typically less complex, with standard reporting and fewer and less complicated rules and regulations. Under guidance, interact with department administrators and contacts at external agencies. Once priorities are set, perform tasks independently with regular process updates. Sponsored Projects Shared Services is responsible for the fiscal administration of all awards (grants, contracts and cooperative agreements) made to the University by governmental and private agencies. Additionally, the department is responsible for related compliance of all divisions of the University. Functions include sponsored award setup, sponsored award financial reporting, and sponsored award closeout.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity with and an awareness of laws and regulations that apply to accounting functions, and those required to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Ability to use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate, and/or format data and/or reports.

Responsibilities

• Establish master data for awards in ERP system
• Execute the financial reporting process
• Monitor awards for master data changes, compliance issues and overall quality assurance
• Execute the award closeout process
• Provide customer service support to the user community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees