Position Summary The Financial Unit Temporary Lead position within the Office of Sponsored Programs is responsible for leading the Accounting Specialists and the financial management of externally funded sponsor projects. This position will provide support to the Accounting Specialists by performing reviews of complex billing, financial reporting and closeouts to ensure compliance with sponsors’ terms and conditions.
The Financial Unit Temporary
Lead will perform various reconciliations to identify issues or gaps in internal controls. This position will apply a solid understanding of federal, state and other regulations and processes surrounding sponsored projects to ensure financial stewardship of funds and minimize university risk of loss due to non-compliance. This position is a temporary appointment with a one-year term.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalency Three years full-time experience providing financial, accounting, or business process support within established policies and procedures, including: interpreting and applying policies and procedures at least two years of transaction processing Experience working in an area of grants and contracts financial accounting or sponsored research administration Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions Experience in a customer service/support role
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration Experience supervising the work of others to accomplish shared goals Experience with workload management and oversight Experience with governmental fund accounting Experience working with the Banner Financial System