Research Cost Analyst III: Audit & Compliance

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The ORA Service Center Research Cost Analyst 3 at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, plays a critical role in safeguarding the fiscal integrity of the university’s research enterprise.

Through full-cycle audits, rate sheet quality assurance, and continuous system data checks, you will help ensure charges to sponsored and non-sponsored projects are accurate and compliant with federal regulations and university policy.

Qualifications

• Analytical and audit acumen to identify inconsistencies and compliance risks.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with data validation and queries.
• Strong communication skills to present findings professionally.
• Knowledge of CAS and OMB Uniform Guidance for service centers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and risk-based audits of service center billing activity.
• Audit rate sheets, validate inputs, and ensure correct rate application.
• Review data integrity, identify discrepancies, and issue audit findings.
• Provide training and guidance on compliant documentation practices.

Skills

Audit & analytics

Excel proficiency

Communication / diplomacy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The ORA Service Center Research Cost Analyst 3 at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, plays a critical role in safeguarding the fiscal integrity of the university’s research enterprise.

Through full-cycle audits, rate sheet quality assurance, and continuous system data checks, you will help ensure charges to sponsored and non-sponsored projects are accurate and compliant with federal regulations and university policy.