Senior Associate Director, Sponsored Award Accounting

University of Tennessee; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee seeks an Associate Director of Sponsored Award Accounting to lead sponsored award accounting operations and supervise the accountant ladder, with defined approval authority over transactions affecting sponsored funds.

The role approves non-salary transfers, salary transfers with Payroll, reconciles sponsored receivables monthly, and ensures timely, compliant reporting to sponsors. Requires strong knowledge of Uniform Guidance and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field (transcript required).
• Master's degree preferred; transcripts required.
• CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs sponsored award accounting operations and supervises the accountant ladder.
• Approves non-salary transfers and ensures documentation, timeliness, allowability, and explanation adequacy.
• Approves salary/wage transfers with Payroll coordination.
• Oversees monthly reconciliation of sponsored receivables and resolves unreconciled balances.
• Reviews financial reports and invoices before sponsor certification.

Skills

Uniform Guidance

Cost principles

Internal controls

Staff supervision

Auditor communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

University of Tennessee seeks an Associate Director of Sponsored Award Accounting to lead sponsored award accounting operations and supervise the accountant ladder, with defined approval authority over transactions affecting sponsored funds.

The role approves non-salary transfers, salary transfers with Payroll, reconciles sponsored receivables monthly, and ensures timely, compliant reporting to sponsors. Requires strong knowledge of Uniform Guidance and internal controls.