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University of North Texas at Dallas · 1 day ago

Sponsored Projects Accountant

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of North Texas at Dallas is a part of the UNT System, which serves the Dallas-Fort Worth region and is dedicated to education and community service. The Sponsored Projects Accountant will manage financial post-award activities for externally funded grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and university policies.

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Responsibilities

Review awards and complete project set up in PeopleSoft

Approve expenditures, process cost transfer journals and review new awards for budget restrictions

Prepare invoices in PeopleSoft, cash draws and/or reports in accordance with sponsor guidelines to be reviewed by the Director

Prepare deposits and apply payments for sponsored projects to be approved by the Director

Accurately prepare and submit a variety of interim and final financial reports as required by external sponsor or auditors under the direction of the Director, Sponsored Projects Accounting

Generate, review, distribute and collect labor reports in accordance to UNT Dallas policy including reconciles labor costs to general ledger and makes coding corrections as appropriate

Assists with audits; both internal and external

Review awards (audit check) for accuracy of data and comparison of actual expenditures vs budgeted expectations to ensure closeouts are processed timely. Follow-up with PI near end of project for items that appear to be missing from expenditures compared with budgeted expectations

Perform month end and year end close processes in PeopleSoft grants module

Assist in creating, monitoring and updating financial related policies and procedures

Answer inquiries, counsel Principal Investigator (PI) and administrative staff on budget change needs, allowable and allocable charges, documentation requirements, policies and procedures

Remains current on issues in field of research administration to serve as a campus expert and mitigate risk campuswide, including high-risk areas of research administration

Develops and delivers campuswide training on a wide array of research administration topics to ensure compliance with federal/state policy changes and develop tools and forms for enhancing work flow

Fully participates in system implementations, testing and business process changes

Reconcile accounts on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis as needed

Provide backup assistance to team members

Assist on special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualification

OMB Uniform GuidancePeopleSoftAccounting principlesFinancial reportingProblem-solvingCustomer serviceTeam collaborationCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and three (3) years of professional related experience in accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Considerable knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and sponsor regulations

Considerable knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University operating procedures, and policies

High level math/accounting skills, strong reading comprehension skills, ability to interpret guidelines and instruction

Considerable knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems

Ability to read and analyze fiscal management information and to assist in formulating solutions to problems

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing). A strong customer service orientation is essential

Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to be resourceful, proactive, and seek assistance as needed