Research Finance Senior Accountant

Brown University; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Research Finance Senior Accountant to maintain accounts and ledgers for all research grants and contracts under the Manager, Research Finance. You will coordinate with Health Finance staff to ensure compliance, prepare federal reports, and resolve sponsored program financial issues in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 5–7 years of research accounting experience, and strong knowledge of OMB 2 CFR 200.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business discipline is required with 5–7 years’ experience in research accounting.
• Knowledge of OMB 2 CFR 200, Uniform Guidance, FAR, NIH Grants Policy Statement is required.
• Advanced experience with spreadsheets, databases, and ERP general ledger systems; strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts and ledgers for all Brown University Health research grants and contracts, including setup and close-out.
• Collaborate with General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Control, and Financial Operations to manage research centers.
• Prepare status and summary financial reports for federal and non-federal sponsors.
• Review grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with regulations and sponsor guidelines.
• Work with department managers, PIs, and grants staff to resolve financial issues.
• Provide training on Research Finance policies and procedures and maintain timely reports.

Skills

Communication

OMB 2 CFR 200

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or related

Tools

ERP general ledger systems

Excel

Databases

Job description

Under direction of the Manager, Research Finance, maintain the accounts and ledgers pertaining to all research grants and contracts at Brown University Health, including account set-up, institutional oversight, and account close-out. Work with the Brown University Health Finance Department, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Control, and Financial Operations to maintain general ledger research responsibility centers. Prepare status and summary financial reports to Federal government agencies and non-federal sponsors. Review research grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable Federal regulations and sponsor guidelines. Work with department managers, principal investigators, and research administration staff in the Grants and Contracts Office to resolve sponsored program financial issues. Provide training to various constituents as necessary regarding Research Finance policies and procedures. Maintain communication with departments and provide accurate timely reports on research expenditures.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or other related business discipline plus 5-7 years’ experience in research accounting. And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Job Competencies Knowledge of OMB 2CFR200-Uniform Guidance and Appendix IX under Part 200-Hospital Cost Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Advanced experience in using spreadsheets, databases, and ERP general ledger systems required. Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Benefits of Working at Brown

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Recruiting Start Date

2026-08-28

Job Posting Title

Research Finance Senior Accountant

Department

BioMed Research Administration

Grade

Grade 10

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular Time Type

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Remote

Remote Work Eligibility

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

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