Accountant 2 - Sponsored Programs Administration

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

ID: 7270678
Posted: August 8, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Summary
This position is responsible for monitoring assigned sponsored accounts, educating department administrators/principal investigators concerning compliance issues, and assisting them in managing the sponsored funds in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:

Reports: Prepare financial reports for various sponsored programs.

Educate: Help educate administrators and faculty about compliance for federal and state regulations for various sponsored programs.

Terms & Conditions: Work collaboratively with various offices to ensure terms and conditions of each sponsored program are met.

Invoicing: Invoice sponsoring agencies and track accounts receivable.

Account Monitoring: Monitor sponsored programs to determine that expenditures are in compliance with agency requirements and terms of the award.

Budgets: Establish and maintain budgets for sponsored programs.

Transfers: Review and authorize transfers (expenditure and budget) for sponsored accounts.

Other: Perform all other related duties as assigned and necessary for managing sponsored programs.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a demonstrated emphasis in accounting coursework and a minimum of two years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Excel

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.



SKILLS

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.



ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow written processes, use multiple databases including financial systems to reconcile accounts, and recommend solutions to discrepancies as well as continue to monitor accounts and systems ongoing.