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Senior Research Financial Analyst

Job in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Sponsored Research Financial Analyst
  • Perform post-award processing of grants and contracts
  • Provide account management, reconciliation, and issue resolution for principal investigators and research support personnel
  • Advise on and interpret research funding awards
  • Approve and/or monitor accounting and procurement expenditures in accordance with regulatory and University practices
  • Provide direct support for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
  • Interpret policies and procedures for academic departments
  • Assist with preparing reports for federal and sponsoring agencies
  • Review contracts and maintain grant and contract files
  • Review invoices and monitor accounts receivable and deliverable reports
  • Develop queries and reports in the financial system
  • Work with division business managers to resolve contractual issues
  • Communicate with sponsors
  • Ensure compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements
  • Close out contracts
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
  • 5 years of professional accounting or financial analysis experience
  • Research/sponsored programs accounting experience preferred
  • Equivalent combination of experience, education and training accepted
  • Must reside in the state of Georgia
  • Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in post-award processing of grants and contracts, including account management, compliance with contract regulations, and financial reporting. Proficient in interpreting research funding awards and providing support for accounts payable and receivable processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Bachelor's Degree In Business, Accounting Or Finance
  • 5 Years Of Professional Accounting Experience
  • Research/Sponsored Programs Accounting Experience
  • Account Management And Reconciliation
  • Compliance With Contract Regulations
Hard Skills
  • Post-Award Processing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Grant Management
  • Contract Review
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Report Preparation
  • Issue Resolution
  • Query Development
  • Expenditure Monitoring
Soft Skills
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Advisory Skills
Industry Keywords
  • Research Funding
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • University Practices
  • Federal Agencies
  • Contractual Issues
Tools & Technologies
  • Financial System
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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