Research Finance Senior Accountant

Job description

Research Finance Senior Accountant

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nlocations

n300 Richmond Street

ntime type

nFull time

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nPosted 27 Days Ago

njob requisition id

nREQ

nJob Description:

nSUMMARY:

nUnder direction of the Manager, Research Finance, maintain the 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.

nQUALIFICATIONS:

nEducation and Experience

nnnBachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or other related business discipline plus 5-7 years’ experience in research accounting.

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nnAnd/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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n nJob Competencies

nnnKnowledge of OMB 2CFR200-Uniform Guidance and Appendix IX under Part 200-Hospital Cost Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the NIH Grants Policy Statement.

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nnAdvanced experience in using spreadsheets, databases, and ERP general ledger systems required.

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nnDemonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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n nCRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

nBenefits of Working at Brown:

nPlease review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown ( .

nRecruiting Start Date:

n nJob Posting Title:

nResearch Finance Senior Accountant

nDepartment:

nBioMed Research Administration

nGrade:

nGrade 10

nWorker Type:

nEmployee

nWorker Sub-Type:

nRegular

nTime Type:

nFull time

nScheduled Weekly Hours:

n37.5

nPosition Work Location:

nRemote

nSubmission Guidelines:

nThe designated Position Work Location ( for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

nEmployees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

nPlease note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

nThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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