Audits and approves financial transactions such as subaward invoices, PI transfers, refunds, payments, cost transfers and fiscal closeout of awards and projects
Answers questions and advises campus stakeholders of correct processes and procedures for award management
Prepares and analyzes financial reports and invoices, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts
Works within the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to establish awards, review expenditures, issue invoices, manage accounts receivable, and process post award modifications
Analyzes, interprets, and processes complex extramural award actions to ensure financial requirements per federal, state, university, and sponsor regulations are followed on behalf of the institution

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to think critically and problem-solve
Independent decision-making
Attention to detail
Customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively among unique groups
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to teach others and adjust to change
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, University, State, Federal, and/or Non-Federal rules and regulations related to sponsored programs (i.e. Uniform Guidance, governmental cost accounting practices and principles)

Accountant I – SPGC

Key skills