Research Accountant

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Research Accounts Assistant to support the Director of Research Accounts in daily grant account management. Responsibilities include setting up new grants in Workday, monitoring expenditures, and preparing financial reports for award programs.

You will reconcile balances, assist with annual reviews, verify invoices, and ensure sponsor guideline compliance. This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is recommended.
• Two years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED is acceptable.
• Familiarity with federal guidelines that apply to grants.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile grants accounts within the financial systems used at ACRI and AC; set up new grants in Workday; monitor budget revision requests for approval; approve grant expenditures in Workday per budget and sponsor requirements.
• Prepare and maintain various reports for award programs and assist in scheduling account review meetings and preparing for meetings.
• Review subaward invoices to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to budget and supporting documentation.
• Verify UAMS salary and fringe invoices align with grant budgets and coordinate with UAMS staff and Grants Accounting.

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Please see job description for details.

Time Type: Full time Department: CC033005

Research Account Administration Summary

Assist the Director of Research Accounts in the daily management of grant accounts. This process includes but is not limited to setup of accounts, monitoring/approving expenditures, review of grant guidelines, reconciling accounts and using multiple reporting/managing systems. Reconcile account balances in the financial systems used at ACRI and AC on a scheduled basis. Prepare and maintain various financial reports for award programs. Assist in the scheduling of account review meetings and preparation for the meetings.

Additional Information

Assist the Director of Research Accounts in the daily management of grant accounts. This process includes but is not limited to setup of accounts, monitoring/approving expenditures, review of grant guidelines, reconciling accounts and using multiple reporting/managing systems. Reconcile account balances in the financial systems used at ACRI and AC on a scheduled basis. Prepare and maintain various financial reports for award programs. Assist in the scheduling of account review meetings and preparation for the meetings.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience

High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Description 1

• Reconcile grants accounts within the financial systems at ACRI and AC to ensure accurate reporting. Setup new grants in Workday. Monitor Budget revision requests for approval. Approve grant expenditures in Workday in accordance with budget, policy and sponsor requirements. Provide customer service to the research community. Be familiar with the federal guidelines that apply to grants. Be familiar with AC Travel policy and ACRI and AC policies regarding Procurement. Request user role assignments for ACRI grants as appropriate.
• Prepares and updates various reports including Schedule of Activities by Grant detail, Overhead by Grant Funding Source, Schedule K, Federal Revenue and Expense by Agency, Deficit Account Balances, and other reports, as needed. Monthly reporting of federal subawards in accordance with FFATA. Assists Research Account Director in performing annual account reviews with PI and staff.
• Assist Director of Research Accounts by researching questions and problems encountered by investigators and staff as assigned. Other related duties as assigned.
• Verify UAMS salary and fringe invoices are aligned with grant budgets and resolve any discrepancies by partnering with UAMS staff and Grants Accounting. Additionally, partner with UAMS Grants Accounting to ensure salary and fringe invoices are paid timely and canceled invoices are communicated to AC Information Systems and Accounting as well as UAMS.
• Review subaward invoices to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to budget and supporting documentation requirements.

Company Overview

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values- safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.

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