Financial Administrator Senior, Office of Sponsored Programs - Financial Services (JMU Only

Financial Administrator Senior, Office of Sponsored Programs - Financial Services (JMU Only)

In an effort to foster the development of a grant-seeking culture at JMU, the Office of Sponsored Programs-Financial Services (OSP-FS) is searching for a Financial Administrator Senior to perform 'post award' analysis and monitoring functions for sponsored projects, maintaining compliance with university, federal, state regulations in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accounts generally accepted accounting polices and procedures. The Financial Administrator Senior will manage sponsored program awards by analyzing/verifying compliance with applicable regulations and ensure project budgets, indirect cost charges, cost-sharing obligations, and university legal liabilities are meeting established guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aids in post-award management of grants, agreements, and contracts by reflecting transactions accurately in the university general ledger as well as maintaining compliance with university, federal, state and grantor policies, resulting in unqualified audit opinions and the university meeting management standards.
• Serves as the primary contact addressing issues and questions regarding post award sponsored program administration using the current electronic research administration system Cayuse. Reviews award requirements and applicable federal, state and university policies and procedures and provides timely, accurate, and courteous responses to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Assists in the cash management of sponsored programs by generating invoices and sponsor required forms; preparing and maintaining accounts receivable balances and billing ledgers; monitoring expenditure transactions against the award budget and university purchasing regulations; acting as the primary point of contact for invoice inquiries from the sponsor and other university departments.
• Reconciles federal awards monthly and generates required paperwork to request federal draws from the University Business Office.

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications:
  
  Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including written and oral communication and the ability to write and speak effectively and compose and edit essential documents for clarity and content. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, including the ability to create complex spreadsheets and generate reports. Ability to organize and prioritize large volumes of work with attention to detail and work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  
  Ability to maintain detailed, accurate records and files. Must be customer service oriented. Prior experience with electronic research systems; specifically, experience with Cayuse would be beneficial.
• Additional Considerations:
  Knowledge of fund accounting and budget preparation procedures. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statement preparation. Knowledge of federal regulations regarding the management of grants and contracts.

Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. E-Verify Notice:
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