Senior Research Accounting Lead - Grants & Budgets

Colorado School of Mines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health and dental care options

Generous sick/vacation time

Fully vested retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Free RTD Ecopass

Discount programs

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Denver seeks a Research Accounting Manager responsible for managing research grant expense and supervising staff. The role entails extensive collaboration with faculty on financial administration, setting up awards, preparing reports, and training accountants. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in sponsored research accounting, and supervisory experience. Salary range is $86,000 - $96,000, with a variety of benefits including health options and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Sponsored Research accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience or demonstration of lead role in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Set-up new awards, modify existing accounts in financial system.
• Monitor, review and reconcile award budgets.
• Provide training to new and existing Research Accountants.
• Prepare and submit required financial reports within sponsoring agency timeframes.
• Supervise the Research Accountants to meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Working knowledge of federal and other pertinent external research regulations

Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and enterprise financial systems

Demonstrated customer service skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent

Job description

A leading educational institution in Denver seeks a Research Accounting Manager responsible for managing research grant expense and supervising staff. The role entails extensive collaboration with faculty on financial administration, setting up awards, preparing reports, and training accountants. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in sponsored research accounting, and supervisory experience. Salary range is $86,000 - $96,000, with a variety of benefits including health options and retirement plans.