This position will support all post-award functions in the department to include sponsored-research grant reconciliations, forecasting, budgeting, and expenditure review. This position is part of the Computer Sciences Research Administration team and Financial Services team to provide accounting services to a wide variety of CS Department Faculty and Staff. Grant reconciliation and close out will be top priority for this role.
Responsibilities:
Works directly with principal investigator and research staff to budget, monitor expenditures, and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. May directly process and/or approve accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, sub award management, and financial processing related to sponsored project management. May review and approve transactions on behalf of an intermediate unit or center.
35% Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions
15% Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information
15% Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges
35% Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts
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Education:
Preferred Associate's Degree
Qualifications:
One year of experience in accounting or finances of sponsored-research grants preferred.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 75% - 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The typical starting salary for this position is $50,000 to $71,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $50,000 to $92,300.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
This position is responsible for initiating and processing accounting and financial transactions for the Department of Computer Sciences in support of its research awards.
The individual must be able to manage multiple, multi-faceted, detailed responsibilities ranging from day-to-day to extremely detailed activities and work with other personnel in the department that also have sponsored-research grants responsibilities.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Lance Potter at [email protected] or (608) 263-6759.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/COMPUTER SCI/COMP SCI
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
289329-AS
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