Senior Accountant
Brown University · Providence, RI · 4 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
About the role
Maintain accounts and ledgers for research grants and contracts at Brown University Health.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Brown University Health Finance Department to maintain general ledger research responsibility centers.
- Prepare status and summary financial reports to Federal government agencies and non-federal sponsors.
- Review research grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable Federal regulations and sponsor guidelines.
- Resolve sponsored program financial issues with department managers, principal investigators, and research administration staff in the Grants and Contracts Office.
- Train various constituents on Research Finance policies and procedures.
- Provide accurate and timely reports on research expenditures to departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or other related business discipline plus 5-7 years’ experience in research accounting.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced experience in using spreadsheets, databases, and ERP general ledger systems.
- Knowledge of OMB 2CFR200-Uniform Guidance and Appendix IX under Part 200-Hospital Cost Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Benefits
See the Benefits of Working at Brown for more details.