POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Grants Account Manager functions in a professional capacity for Case Western Reserve University in the Office of Research Administration and reports directly to the associate director, sponsored projects accounting. This position will lead, advise, and support Case Western Reserve University’s post award financial management and includes financial reporting responsibility, both internal and external, as well as, monitoring internal control compliance procedures to prevent errors, omissions, and misappropriation of funds from sponsors. This position is also responsible for the oversight and effective utilization of the staff in this area. Work in collaboration with others and/or lead in the development and implementation of operational and/or university-wide policies and procedures to meet the goals of the Office of Sponsored Project Administration. The Grant Accountant will function as the backbone of the Office of Sponsored Project Administration being responsible to manage and complete all post award financial reporting, invoicing, and journal approvals for an assigned group of departments for sponsored projects. Responsibilities include analysis, maintenance, and resolution for assigned departments. The position will provide guidance to end users in the sponsored project accounting and operations of various departments and/or functions within the university.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Weekly contact with the assistant vice president, sponsored projects. Daily contact with the associate director, sponsored projects accounting, grant accountants, and other accounting staff. Weekly contact with pre-award Research Administration staff. Continuous contact with professional and management staff of all levels within Research Administration
University: Daily contact with management center representatives, department administrators and faculty. Occasional contact with the Office of General Counsel. Occasional contact with Controller's office, accounts payable/Procurement services, and Audit services to exchange information.
External: Continuous contact with sponsor agencies (federal, non-federal), peers at other universities and sub-recipient organizations.
Students: Occasional contact with work-study students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Direct supervisory responsibility of one accounting clerk 3 or accountant 1.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in the financial/accounting field required, preferably in a non-profit environment sponsored projects administration, financial management, and/or audit. Experience should include 1 to 2 years of supervisory or project management experience.
Education/Licensing: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field required (degree in accounting / finance). Prefer MBA. Prefer professional designation (e.g. CPA or CRA).
REQUIRED SKILLS
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office working environment.
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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