Accountant - Research Institute Accounting

Financial Manager

Manages financial records, prepares and analyzes financial statements, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Performs daily/weekly system processes related to payroll. Proactively monitors and resolves payroll discrepancies and prepares payroll transfers as needed.
• Reviews and processes Payroll Costing Allocations and Adjustments in accounting system. Ensures accuracy and compliance.
• Assists with the accurate and timely closeout of awards.
• Assures compliance with all federal, state and internal regulatory restrictions on payroll.
• Uses technical knowledge of sponsored research regulations and guidelines and attention to detail to ensure financial transactions do not result in audit disallowances.
• Works closely with members of Research Accounting department, Sponsored Projects department and internal/external auditors on issues related to responsibilities.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.

Experience:

• One year of accounting experience, required.
• Grant accounting experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing Far/near, Sitting

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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