Senior Research Financial Compliance Analyst

Title: Senior Research Financial Compliance Analyst

Employee Classification: Senior Grant Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Sponsored Programs Accounting-390060

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA) works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs staff under the Division of Research and Innovation to ensure financial compliance and proper accounting of externally sponsored funds, including financial reporting, award closeouts, cash management of sponsored and non-sponsored projects, audits and desk reviews, accounting period close, reconciling and validating financial information.

Position Overview

The Senior Grant Accountant is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of research projects. This role involves managing time and effort reporting, overseeing sub-recipient invoicing, and ensuring adherence to institutional policies, federal regulations, and sponsor requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years' of accounting, professional business administration, grant and contract administration, or research administration experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of contract and grant procedures and ability to apply the accounting practices.
• Strong knowledge of principles, concepts, and theories of accounting.
• Thorough understanding of key attributes in PeopleSoft or similar Accounting System and its impact on reporting, billing, and recovering costs.
• Knowledge of research administration processes particularly post award research administration.
• Experienced with OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standard (CAS).
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to independently diagnose and solve problems using sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to independently analyze accounting transactions and reconcile financial information.
• Strong customer service skills. Work collaboratively with different process partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to build positive working relationships with departments, various process partners in the university, and within the organization up/down/side levels.
• Act and behave in constructive manner. Be positive. Set good example for other staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance) and sponsor guidelines.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties