Research Accountant

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Research Accountant - Boca Raton, FL.

The Division of Research supports and promotes Florida Atlantic research, creative and scholarly activities by providing faculty tools and resources to be competitive, setting strategic directions in research, ensuring responsible research practices and communicating the importance of research within and beyond the university.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Invoicing-Determines frequency and type of invoice required by the sponsor; prepares invoices and submits on a timely basis to the sponsor, along with any required support documentation.

• Financial Reports-Determines the financial reports required by the sponsor; prepares these reports accurately and on a timely basis.

• Expenditure Approvals-Oversight review on expenditure requests to be charged to Awards (grants) including Cost Allocations, Period Activity Pay, One-Time Payments, Payroll Accounting Adjustments, Expense Reports for Travel and P-Card, Supplier Invoices, Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Journals.

• Award (Grant) Reconciliation-Monitors outstanding receivables, reconciling items, overspent budgets, identifies corrections needed or adjustments for indirect costs.

• Accounts Receivable-Verifies accounts receivable; uses the standard collection procedures to follow up on collecting any outstanding invoices. Makes recommendations on Award (grant) resolution and referral to legal counsel as appropriate.

• Problem Solving- Follows up on Awards (grants) with discrepancies and unresolved issues by working with the appropriate personnel and using professional experience and judgment to solve problems.  Takes action as necessary to resolve outstanding items.

• Award (Grant) Closeout-Follows standard Award (grant) closeout procedures for processing for expired awards (grants).

• Other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks: 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

• Sick Leave Pool Program 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf 

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).