Accountant - Research Institute Accounting

Job Description

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.
• Affirms 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. Grant accounting experience, preferred.