Sponsored Research Accountant – Finance Division

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Finance Division provides financial management, enterprise planning and stewardship in support of education, research and strategic goals of the university. By providing data, insight, and analysis, we assist leadership and the university community in the financial decisions that fulfill its mission while maintaining a position of financial strength. Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Finance is searching for a Sponsored Research Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of accounting experience required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful pre-employment background check
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University.
• We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.
• We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization’s financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirements
• Provide professional-level administrative and fiscal support within a post-award sponsored project accounting environment and be responsible for proactively managing the associated function
• Actively manage financial reporting deadlines in support of sponsored projects
• Leading a portfolio and taking actions, making decisions and resolving issues within the constraints established by federal, funding agency or other institutional policy or regulation
• Interpreting sponsor regulations and institutional policies and procedures

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• ample paid time off and observed holidays
• life and accidental death and disability insurance
• a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• fitness center access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level