Project Accountant II

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a non-profit organization focused on developing earlier diagnostics and smarter treatments.

Translational genomics research employs innovative advances arising from the Human Genome Project and applying them to the development of diagnostics, prognostics and therapies for cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and other complex diseases.

Job Title: Project Accountant II

 

Organization Name: Finance

 

Brief Posting Description

Under the supervision of the Project Accounting Manager, the position is responsible for all aspects of recording direct and indirect revenue and expenses relating to grants, contracts and services.

Detailed Description

Provide accurate and timely financial information to all Investigators with grants. 

Responsible for all aspects of month-end close processes related to the assigned cost centers.  This includes recording direct and indirect revenue and expenses related to grants and contracts, accruals, fixed assets, and labor distribution.   

Comply with the various reporting requirements for all grants and contracts.

Interpret the rules and regulations for each sponsor related to the assigned cost centers.  The PA will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the financial data to identify action items to be communicated to the appropriate department. 

The PA will have significant interaction with other business development departments regarding new and upcoming projects, as well as revisions to existing projects. 

The PA must ensure adherence to TGen's policies and procedures and the rules and regulations of the sponsor when analyzing and interpreting complex transactions. 

Responsible for and have a full understanding of the accounts receivable and deferred revenue balance for each project.   

The PA is responsible for all activities in the Oracle Grants Management System (GMS) within their assigned division/labs.  This includes, but is not limited to, approving and maintaining new and existing Oracle Project and Awards, budget revisions, and billing. 

 

Job Requirements:  

 

B.S. or B.A. in Accounting/Finance, and/or M.B.A with 3+ years

Strong Excel skills

Ability to accept direction and follow through on assigned tasks

Required knowledge of federal grants and/or fund accounting, and contract accounting (including terms, provisions and administration), as well as revenue recognition accounting principles.

 

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EOE / AA