Accountant - Research Institute Accounting

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Manages financial records, prepares and analyzes financial statements, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Performs daily/weekly system processes related to payroll. Proactively monitors and resolves payroll discrepancies and prepares payroll transfers as needed. Reviews and processes Payroll Costing Allocations and Adjustments in accounting system. Ensures accuracy and compliance. Assists with the accurate and timely closeout of awards. Assures compliance with all federal, state and internal regulatory restrictions on payroll. Uses technical knowledge of sponsored research regulations and guidelines and attention to detail to ensure financial transactions do not result in audit disallowances. Works closely with members of Research Accounting department, Sponsored Projects department and internal/external auditors on issues related to responsibilities.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.

Experience:

One year of accounting experience, required. Grant accounting experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

Lifting /

Carrying:

11-20 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Walking

FREQUENTLY

Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting /

Carrying:

0-10 lbs, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY

Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.