Impactful Sponsored Projects Finance Officer

gsu; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs seeks a Research Financial Officer to manage sponsored project finances, bills, invoicing, cost sharing, and reconciliations. The role supports pre- and post-award activities and ensures compliance with sponsor terms and university policies.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance and at least four years of fiduciary experience in higher education or nonprofit settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance and 4 years of university or nonprofit/government fiduciary experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish sponsored awards in the financial system according to award guidelines and specifications.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual bills and invoices in accordance with sponsor requirements and award terms.
• Ensure proper documentation and accounting of required cost sharing.
• Reconcile sponsored project accounts to the General Ledger, awarded budget, and applicable contractual rates.
• Monitor assigned projects for expenditures and financial compliance with applicable federal, state, and GSU policies and procedures and recommend appropriate solutions to maintain compliance.
• Review monthly accounts receivable and aged receivables and communicate with sponsors regarding outstanding or uncollectible amounts.
• Assist with the resolution of accounts receivable issues and other financial matters related to sponsored projects.
• Prepare and submit quarterly, annual, and final financial reports as specified in award documents or contracts.
• Complete sponsored project closeout activities in accordance with sponsor and university requirements.
• Provide professional and responsive financial support to GSU’s research community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Accounts reconciliation

Sponsorship accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance

Job description

Georgia State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs seeks a Research Financial Officer to manage sponsored project finances, bills, invoicing, cost sharing, and reconciliations. The role supports pre- and post-award activities and ensures compliance with sponsor terms and university policies.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance and at least four years of fiduciary experience in higher education or nonprofit settings.