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Summary
Under direction of the Manager Research Finance maintain the accounts and ledgers pertaining to all research grants and contracts at Brown University Health including account set-up institutional oversight and account close-out. Work with the Brown University Health Finance Department including General Accounting Accounts Payable Cash Control and Financial Operations to maintain general ledger research responsibility centers. Prepare status and summary financial reports to Federal government agencies and non-federal sponsors. Review research grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable Federal regulations and sponsor guidelines. Work with department managers principal investigators and Research Administration staff to resolve sponsored program financial issues. Provide training to various constituents as necessary regarding Research Finance policies and procedures.
Summary
Under direction of the Manager Research Finance maintain the accounts and ledgers pertaining to all research grants and contracts at Brown University Health including account set-up institutional oversight and account close-out. Work with the Brown University Health Finance Department including General Accounting Accounts Payable Cash Control and Financial Operations to maintain general ledger research responsibility centers. Prepare status and summary financial reports to Federal government agencies and non-federal sponsors. Review research grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable Federal regulations and sponsor guidelines. Work with department managers principal investigators and Research Administration staff to resolve sponsored program financial issues. Provide training to various constituents as necessary regarding Research Finance policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Consistently applies the corporate values of respect honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Work with the Manager Research Finance to assure that the following tasks are completed as assigned:
Maintain general ledger for research responsibility centers.
Prepare periodic financial reports to sponsors for approval by the Research Finance Manager including Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) and billing documents for cost reimbursement.
Prepare periodic in-depth analyses for internal and external users re: data interpretation and financial system control checks.
Responsible for the accuracy timeliness and interpretation of financial data including account establishment cost transfers financial reports billings to sponsors receivables (agings and potential uncollectible accounts) and the receipt of grant funding.
Monitor all sponsored program expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable Federal state and sponsor-specific guidelines. Continually apply to research grant revenues and expenditures the financial standards described in OMB 2CFR200-Uniform Guidance and applicable codifications NIH and HHS Grants Policy Statements and other authoritative sources of information. Discuss any potential issues of non-compliance with the Research Finance Manager.
Maintain knowledge of current Brown University Health and sponsor accounting standards to ensure that all charges are reasonable allowable and allocable to respective sponsored projects.
Review the justification of cost transfers considering both internal and sponsor policies. Discuss any questionable cost transfers with Research Administration and/or the Research Finance Manager. Prepare journal entries (including intercompany entries) on a timely basis for posting allowable cost transfers to the general ledger i.e. within the month that the cost transfer was approved. Prepare split salary reallocations using the retro-salary split program when necessary.
Perform routine checks of general ledger amounts to ensure that selected sponsored program records are accurate and properly reported. Working with Research Administration prepare the necessary journal vouchers to correct any errors or omissions. Identify any system issues with the Research Finance Manager.
Maintain records for OMB 2CFR200-Subpart F (Audit Requirements) agency or program specific audits demonstrating compliance with sponsor regulations concerning income and expenditures under sponsored programs. Assist the Research Finance Manager in resolving auditor issues and concerns. Assemble and prepare documentation as needed.
Identify internal and external customers and provide them with the appropriate support regarding sponsored program administration general ledger accounting and use of the Datawatch electronic reporting system. Perform individual Datawatch training sessions and/or schedule meetings as necessary
Meet with Research Administration staff department managers or principal investigators as necessary to review financial information and assess their respective research programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Other Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree or the equivalent in accounting finance or other related business discipline and five to seven years experience in research accounting.
Knowledge of OMB 2CFR200-Uniform Guidance and Appendix IX under Part 200-Hospital Cost Principles Federal Acquisition Regulation and the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Advanced experience in using spreadsheets databases and ERP general ledger systems required. Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Work Environment And Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a typical office environment requiring extended periods of sitting.
Independent Action
Performs duties independently within Brown University Healths financial policies and procedures referring unusual problems to the Research Finance Manager.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Brown University Health Corporate Services USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
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