Grants Accountant III
Children's National HospitalAbout the role
Description
The Grants Accountant III is responsible for ensuring grant accounting compliance requirements are met throughout accounting transactions, invoicing and financial reporting. They are responsible for the post-award accounting of and financial management for a portfolio of sponsored projects awarded to or by both Children's National Research Institute and Children's National Hospital.
The primary duties of this position include preparation of invoices and various financial reports (mostly for Letter of Credit and programmatic sponsored projects), grant expenditure monitoring and analysis for compliance with institutional and federal regulations, performing accounting ledger reconciliations, preparing journal entries and processing budget re-allocations. The Grants Accountant III works independently and has a complex portfolio, which includes program projects, cooperative agreements, complex contractual agreements, training grants and research grants.
The Grants Accountant III is also responsible for providing training and continuing education for team members within Grants Accounting and the Research Community at large. Provides expertise towards streamlining ongoing operations through the maintenance of standard operating procedures, job aides, policies, and procedures.
To accomplish tasks, the Grants Accountant III works collaboratively with internal partners in Grants and Contracts Administration and Finance (GCAF) including the Research Business Office, the Grants and Contracts Office, the Clinical Trials Office and other functional areas of the Grants Accounting Team such as Award Setup, Commitment Accounting, and Cash Management, as needed. May also have interaction with external partners that may include Sponsors, Principal Investigators, Department Administrators. The Grants Accountant works under the guidance of the Grants Accounting Manager.
Qualifications
Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
5 years in an Accounting or Finance environment (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of applicable OMB Circulars and Federal regulations pertinent to grants and contracts accounting; NIH Grants Policy Statement, FAR and DFAR clauses, Uniform Guidance and Single Audit (formerly A-133), in addition to 45 CFR Part 74, Appendix E.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Knowledge of grants accounting processes, procedures and financial controls for a not-for-profit organization.
Ability to to use a computer and to learn multiple software applications.
Proficiency in spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of financial analysis techniques and skills (utilizing excel spreadsheets).
Understanding of automated general ledger systems, including the interfaces between the general ledger and subsystems.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a familiar context
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to handle confidential material.
Motivated and intuitive thinker.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Awarded by the Research Administrators Certification Council (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research
- Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
- Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
- Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
- Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
- Monitors accounting ledgers for compliance and prepares necessary adjustments for indirect costs, fringe benefits, reclassifications or cost transfers.
- Reviews journal entries of expen
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