Manger, Sponsored Projects Accounts Receivable - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced AR/Accounting Manager to oversee the accounts receivable function for the SPA's sponsored awards portfolio. Role emphasises accuracy in invoicing, LOC activity, and coordinating with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200.

Responsibilities include supervising AR staff, maintaining AR reporting and metrics, and supporting internal controls and cross-training within AR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounts receivable, invoicing, and reporting.
• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and audit coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AR for SPA's awards portfolio and resolve aging.
• Manage federal invoicing and LOC draw activities.
• Supervise AR staff with day-to-day guidance.
• Liaise with auditors for AR related inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and federal billing.
• Identify billing discrepancies and escalate high-risk issues.
• Develop AR reporting and metrics for departments.
• Provide succession planning and cross-training in AR.

Skills

AR management

Invoicing

Audit coordination

Reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) provides post award financial management for the University's sponsored research portfolio, currently totaling approximately $1.3 billion in active federal and non-federal awards. SPA operates under a full lifecycle model, with staff managing awards from activation through closeout, and is organized under the Controller's Office. The department is responsible for financial compliance, reporting, subrecipient monitoring, and effort reporting in accordance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and Cost Accounting Standards. For more information regarding Pitt Finance & Operations, please visit our website at: https://www.financeoperations.pitt.edu/

Job Summary

Manages general accounting functions and daily operations to ensure compliance with fiscal policies, procedures, and regulations. Oversees reports and analyses and assists in budgetary functions. Resolves complex accounting inquiries and issues. Coordinates audits and account and database maintenance and establishes internal controls, remediate actions, and operational goals.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the accounts receivable function for SPA's sponsored awards portfolio, including monitoring AR aging and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balance
• Manage federal invoicing processes and Letter of Credit (LOC) draw activity in compliance with sponsor and University requirements
• Supervise AR staff, providing day to day guidance, workload distribution, and performance management
• Serve as the primary liaison for AR related audit inquiries, providing documentation and responses to internal and external auditors
• Monitor compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and other federal billing requirements as they relate to accounts receivable
• Identify and resolve billing discrepancies, escalating complex or high risk issues as needed
• Develop and maintain AR reporting and metrics to support departmental and institutional reporting needs
• Provide succession planning support and cross training within the AR function

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Manager - Accounting

Job Family Finance & Procurement

Job Sub-Family Accounting & Financial Reporting

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD BasedUpon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume

Optional Documents Not Applicable

Auto req ID 480156BR

Minimum Education Required Bachelors

Job_Category Management

City* Pittsburgh

State* Pennsylvania

Job Code Education Educational and Training Services

Affiliate Sponsor Pitt