Accountant

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (ENPRC/EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, ENPRC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

 

The Division of Business and Finance within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full time Accountant to join our team. Our work consists of providing Business Office support to the Emory Primate Center.

 

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at ENPRC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with superior accounting skills and the desire to be a part of a dynamic growing team this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community. 

 

The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research support.  The Senior Accountant will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Accountant will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Performs routine professional accounting duties requiring limited independent judgment.
• Monitors, audits and reconciles departmental accounts.
• Researches and creates new accounts and codes.
• Prepares journal transactions, balances accounts, reconciles errors and takes corrective action.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets.
• Advises management of cash deficits.
• Prepares audit schedules in support of internal and external audits.
• Maintains databases and assimilates financial and statistical data.
• Prepares routine operational and statistical reports.
• May assist with computer operations for the department.
• May maintain departmental grants and monitor petty cash activity.
• May coordinate invoice preparation, payables and/or receivables.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
• Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT: 

Emory NPRC in conjunction with Emory University conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which may include an INA and criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, drug screening, requirement of various vaccinations, and health assessment. Employment is contingent upon a clear background screening.

 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

The COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption is currently only required for individuals working in a clinical setting. For more information on the University or Hospital policies, including exemptions, please see our website.

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