Hybrid Sponsored Research Accountant

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus p

Family Concierge Team for childcare

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Finance Division seeks a Sponsored Research Accountant to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role supports post-award sponsorship accounting and financial reporting deadlines, operating on a hybrid schedule.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of accounting experience, with the ability to interpret sponsor regulations and manage financial resources in compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience required.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of accounting activities to control financial resources and ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide professional-level administrative and fiscal support within a post-award sponsored project accounting environment.
• Actively manage financial reporting deadlines in support of sponsored projects.
• Lead a portfolio, make decisions, and resolve issues within policy constraints.
• Interpret sponsor regulations and institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Finance Division seeks a Sponsored Research Accountant to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role supports post-award sponsorship accounting and financial reporting deadlines, operating on a hybrid schedule.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of accounting experience, with the ability to interpret sponsor regulations and manage financial resources in compliance with policies and regulations.