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Emory University is hiring a Sponsored Research Financial Analyst - Research Grants and Contracts. This role involves managing post-award processing of grants and contracts, providing account management, and advising on research funding awards. Responsibilities also include interpreting policies, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with contract regulations.

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Manage post-award processing of grants and contracts
Provide account management for principal investigators
Advise on research funding awards and expenditures
Ensure compliance with University and regulatory practices
Minimum 4 years of professional accounting experience
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Peoplesoft preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required
Strong analytics and communication skills required
Role primarily remote with on-campus requirements as needed

Sponsored Research Financial Analyst - Research Grants and Contracts Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description:

We’re expanding our team! Emory’s Research Grants & Contracts Office, the university’s central financial post award administration office, is looking for dedicated, motivated, and creative individuals to join our team. We are adding multiple new positions in response to the growth of research at our university.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts in the Office of Research: Grants & Contracts (RGC).
Provides account management, reconciliation, and resolution for principal investigators and research support personnel within a department or school.
Advises and interprets research funding awards, approve and/or monitor accounting and procurement expenditures consistent with regulatory and University practices, and provide direct support with accounts payable/receivable processes.
Routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
Other duties may include reviewing contracts, maintaining grant and contract files, reviewing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a central job, reporting to the Office of Research: Grants & Contracts (RGC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and 4 years professional accounting experience or a combination of training, education and experience.
Knowledge of regulatory requirement regarding post award administration, familiarity with NIH grant policies, procurement, accounts payable/receivable, and general business practices; knowledge of computers including experience with Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Word, Excel); excellent verbal and written communication skills required; customer service experience with MD/PhD research population is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates will possess strong analytics, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Must be a team player.
Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and database. Peoplesoft experience preferred.
Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines, the ability to navigate a complex work environment, and comfort working with ambiguity

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Discover Your Career at Emory University:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts in the Office of Research: Grants & Contracts (RGC).
Provides account management, reconciliation, and resolution for principal investigators and research support personnel within a department or school.
Advises and interprets research funding awards, approve and/or monitor accounting and procurement expenditures consistent with regulatory and University practices, and provide direct support with accounts payable/receivable processes.
Routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
Other duties may include reviewing contracts, maintaining grant and contract files, reviewing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a central job, reporting to the Office of Research: Grants & Contracts (RGC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and 4 years professional accounting experience or a combination of training, education and experience.
Knowledge of regulatory requirement regarding post award administration, familiarity with NIH grant policies, procurement, accounts payable/receivable, and general business practices; knowledge of computers including experience with Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Word, Excel); excellent verbal and written communication skills required; customer service experience with MD/PhD research population is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates will possess strong analytics, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Must be a team player.
Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and database. Peoplesoft experience preferred.
Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines, the ability to navigate a complex work environment, and comfort working with ambiguity

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