Sponsored Research Accountant
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 8, 2024
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors - http://bit.ly/UCEMPL
You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
About the Office of Research Sponsored Research Services Accounting Division
The Office of Research Sponsored Research Services Accounting Division (SRS) provides post-award administrative support services to all researchers for sponsored projects. We collaborate with subject matter experts in other central and school offices to offer transparent research administration services, systems, and processes. Our goal is a solution-oriented approach to help every UC researcher and minimize administrative burden.
Job Overview
We are seeking to fill multiple Sponsored Research Accountant (SRA) positions. The successful candidates may be appointed to a SRA 2 or SRA Sr., based on qualifications, experience, and skills. This is a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. The candidates will need to be customer-oriented, a self-starter, well organized, able to work independently, as well as assist others and work together when needed. Having the ability to multi-task, logically work through problems, re-prioritize workload when needed, have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills will help ensure success.
Essential Functions
Two (2) years of experience in accounting, finance, grants with customer service.
Additional Qualifications Considered
A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application. Failure to provide these documents may result in your application not being considered.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ:95227
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
About the Office of Research Sponsored Research Services Accounting Division
The Office of Research Sponsored Research Services Accounting Division (SRS) provides post-award administrative support services to all researchers for sponsored projects. We collaborate with subject matter experts in other central and school offices to offer transparent research administration services, systems, and processes. Our goal is a solution-oriented approach to help every UC researcher and minimize administrative burden.
Job Overview
We are seeking to fill multiple Sponsored Research Accountant (SRA) positions. The successful candidates may be appointed to a SRA 2 or SRA Sr., based on qualifications, experience, and skills. This is a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. The candidates will need to be customer-oriented, a self-starter, well organized, able to work independently, as well as assist others and work together when needed. Having the ability to multi-task, logically work through problems, re-prioritize workload when needed, have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills will help ensure success.
Essential Functions
- Administer grant awards (federal, state, local, private and internal grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements) from a myriad of funding agencies. Establish and maintain grant records and files ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
- Close out grant accounts by reconciling account, sample unusual transactions for compliance, prepare final invoice and/or reports and ensure non-financial reports are submitted. Complete agency invoices and reports in accordance with awards terms and conditions by utilizing various systems. Pursue and report on collection of past due invoices.
- Review award notices. Create and maintain grant accounts according to the agreements, adding and modifying budgets. Request set-up of awards in Student Financial Aid System. Review and approve salary and non-salary Cost Transfers (CTR) and Cost Reallocation requests. Resolve grant coding errors.
- Manage a portfolio of moderately complex awards. Serve as the principal source of information on grant policies and procedures and financial policies. Assist Sponsored Research Services Accounting leadership as required, to include execution of special projects of moderate complexity.
- Recommend areas or approaches for process improvements and providing input to department discussions.
- Perform other assigned duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Two (2) years of experience in accounting, finance, grants with customer service.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Possess thorough knowledge of post-award sponsored project administration, and the ability to perform all functions of the position independently.
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other federal agency supplements, the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance (UG), intellectual property, export control, and technology compliance regulations.
- Understanding of SAP, Coeus, Grants.gov and other state and federal grant systems; expert proficiency in MS Office Skills, e.g., Outlook, Word, SharePoint and Excel.
A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application. Failure to provide these documents may result in your application not being considered.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ:95227
SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE
Your Privacy Choices