[Remote] Senior Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brown University is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the accounts and ledgers for research grants and contracts. The role involves preparing financial reports, reviewing expenditures for compliance, and providing training on Research Finance policies.ResponsibilitiesMaintain the accounts and ledgers pertaining to all research grants and contracts at Brown University Health, including account set-up, institutional oversight, and account close-outWork with the Brown University Health Finance Department, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Control, and Financial Operations to maintain general ledger research responsibility centersPrepare status and summary financial reports to Federal government agencies and non-federal sponsorsReview research grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable Federal regulations and sponsor guidelinesWork with department managers, principal investigators, and research administration staff in the Grants and Contracts Office to resolve sponsored program financial issuesProvide training to various constituents as necessary regarding Research Finance policies and proceduresMaintain communication with departments and provide accurate timely reports on research expendituresSkillsBachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or other related business discipline plus 5-7 years' experience in research accountingAnd/or equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of OMB 2CFR200-Uniform Guidance and Appendix IX under Part 200-Hospital Cost Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the NIH Grants Policy StatementAdvanced experience in using spreadsheets, databases, and ERP general ledger systems requiredDemonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentCriminal Background And Education Check RequiredBenefitsBenefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.Company OverviewLocated in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. It was founded in 1764, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.brown.edu/academics/brain-science/.