Grants Account Manager

Grants Account Manager Case Western Reserve University, United States about 22 hours ago

Location:

Campus, ILLINOIS

Job Type:

FullTime Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $58,000 and $66,000, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Grants Accountant Manager functions in a professional capacity for Case Western Reserve University in the office of Research Administration and reports directly to the associate director, sponsored projects accounting. This position will lead, advise, and support the university's post award financial management and includes financial reporting responsibility, both internal and external, as well as, monitoring internal control compliance procedures to prevent errors, omissions, and misappropriation of funds from sponsors. This position is also responsible for the oversight and effective utilization of the staff in this area. Work in collaboration with others and/or lead in the development and implementation of operational and/or university-wide policies and procedures to meet the goals of the office of Sponsored Project Administration. The grants account manager will function as the backbone of the office of Sponsored Project Administration being responsible to manage and complete all post award financial reporting, invoicing, and journal approvals for an assigned group of departments for sponsored projects. Responsibilities include analysis, maintenance, and resolution for assigned departments. The position will provide guidance to end users in the sponsored project accounting and operations of various departments and/or functions within the university.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing of sponsored project portfolio in PeopleSoft. Oversee the accurate and timely recording of grant activity. Review and determine the appropriate accounting based on information received. Ensure all grant activity is in compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200), external non-federal sponsor regulations and University policy and on a timely basis. Ensure that all analyses and financial reports prepared for external sponsors and financial audits are appropriate, accurate and completed in a timely manner. Perform internal audits, adjust journals and final reports; input data, verifies entries, and monitor receipts and disbursements. (30%) Utilize OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, external non-federal sponsor regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and understanding of university policy and procedures to effectively monitor expenditures, project activities and review assigned journal entries prepared by department users and appropriately resolve issues as necessary. Oversee umbrella of over 200 complex grants associated with assigned departments across the University, managing intricacies associated with three different institutions and the needs of our partners. (20%) Act as a liaison between Research Administration and other institutional offices, sponsors, and auditors, as needed, related to project terms and conditions, expenditures, business procedures, cash management, regulatory requirements, reporting procedures, and other sponsored project activities. Exercise independent review and judgment about issues encountered and determine options for issue resolution to be reviewed and agreed upon by Associate Director, Sponsored Projects Accounting. Advise and consult with research administration officers and other administrative personnel on fiscal problems, technical accounting procedures and/or interpretation and application of policies and relevant statutory requirements. Makes cost calculations and analysis for fiscal control, develops cost accounting methods, develops and/or recommends procedures and programs for accounting system, consults and assists in computing and compiling field reports and other special projects as assigned. (20%) Plan and implement business processes to streamline work involved with existing, modified, or new special programs. Develop and institute procedures to ensure the smooth flow of data university-wide and the proper accounting of activity. Manage the flow of data between departments, the user community and Research Administration, while maintaining data integrity and appropriate internal controls. Interpret new or updated policies, procedures and compliance that influence the day-to-day financial operations of the university with the Research community. Develop and present courses on policies and procedures under the University's CAPS training program. Evaluate adequacy of current reports and processes and provide recommendations and expertise in the development of new reports or processes, as needed, in collaboration with the Associate Director, Sponsored Projects Accounting, ITS, the ERP Systems team and department users. Function as a technical resource and advisor exercising discretion and independent judgment on creative ways to define analysis parameters or creating meaningful data used for executive decision-making, policy analysis, assessment, and strategic planning. (10%) This position is responsible for the analysis and internal controls regarding the financial processes of the university regarding sponsored projects. Act as the active custodian of the General Ledger by overseeing the sponsored project activity flowing through the university's grant account speedtypes and assigned accounts, investigate questionable items or discrepancies, and direct users in reconciliation. Analyze activity, investigate questionable items or discrepancies, and maintain ongoing dialogue with administration. (10%) Prepare specialized accounting reports and fiscal analyses; develop and coordinate integrated fiscal and managerial grant accounting systems; interpret and recommend methods of interpreting factors and develop guidelines for determining scope of projects. Prepare financial statements and provide written descriptions for other reports for use by management. Develop ad hoc and new reports to use and interpret internal data and perform analyses to assist administrators, faculty, and staff to help evaluate needs and/or inform decisions. Perform an analytical review of the assigned group of accounts and speedtypes and provide written descriptions for variances outside of the norm. Develop and propose journal entries to correct items as needed. (10%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned. (