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Senior Grant & Contract Accounting Analyst

514895

Denton, Texas, United States

Staff

Title: Sr Grant & Contract Acct Anlst

Employee Classification: Sr Grant & Contract Acct Anlst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Grants & Contracts Admin-190100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $67,920.00 to $84,900.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) within the Division of Research & Innovation supports the University of North Texas, a tier 1 research university, in its endeavor to excel in its research mission. GCA aspires to be a model organization in the field of research administration, providing exceptional of externally funded sponsored projects and envision an environment that facilitates the University of North Texas' commitment to research and encourages continued efforts to attract additional research funding.

Position Overview

The Senior Grants & Contracts Accounting Analyst position in the Grants & Contracts Administration unit (Post-Award team) is responsible for administering highly complex research grant awards and budgets to maintain fiscal compliance and to minimize University liability and legal/financial risk campus-wide. The position reviews and sets up highly complex awards, monitors them, prepares invoices, financial reports and performs the award close-out. Prepares documents for requests for information and audits. Interpret sponsor guidelines/stay abreast of federal/state policy changes for 100+ external sponsors with varying legal/financial requirements. Vital campus expert, mitigate risk campus-wide in high-risk areas. Develop/deliver complex campus-wide training, develop and implement internal reporting and analysis tools. Develop policies/internal controls. Manage special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Higher Ed or related and 4 years related professional or research work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High level math/accounting skills, strong reading comprehension skills, ability to interpret guidelines and instructions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and customer service.
Ability to negotiate highly complex sponsor terms and conditions of awards.

Job Duties

Set up complex awards, gain understanding of complex terms and conditions and set the award up appropriately in the financial system. Provide administrative oversight of the award and perform the closeout. Facilitate problem resolution, offering positive, engaging assistance to Principal Investigators, other faculty, and research administration personnel. Communicates timely responses to questions and requests for information and provide frequent status updates.
Reviews award invoicing requirements, prepares and submits invoices along with appropriate support based upon those requirements. Tracks outstanding award receivables and follows up on delinquent invoices. Prepare accounts receivable updates and reports. Works with PI and sponsor to facilitate problem resolution and works to reduce conflict and establish smooth working relationships.
Responsible for providing guidance to the Post Award team in the Post Award financial process. Contributes to the day to day mentoring and oversight of team, workload, and its distribution. Requires ability to understand and administer highly complex sponsor terms and conditions of awards, and prepare documents for requests of information and audits. Assist lower level staff with problem resolution and ensure timely communication. Show sensitivity and respect for the needs and responsibilities of others. Offer positive, engaging assistance to Principal Investigators, other faculty, and research administration personnel. Foster mutual respect. Acts as liaison for University to sponsors, faculty, and staff throughout campus on highly complex projects.
Remain current in research administration field to serve as campus expert and to mitigate risk campuswide, including high risk audit areas of research administration.
Prepares required financial reports for highly complex projects, assist with audits, and prepare documents for requests for information and audits. Attention to detail and accuracy are key factors.
Develop and deliver complex staff and campuswide training for wide array of research administration topics to ensure compliance with federal and state policy changes. Develop and implement tools, policies, and procedures for compliance, accurate reporting, and internal controls. - (Essential)
Develop and/or manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday. 40 hours per week

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Complete the application to include the reference section, upload a cover letter and resume.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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