Senior Research Cost Auditor & Compliance Specialist

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking an ORA Service Center Research Cost Analyst 3 to safeguard the fiscal integrity of the university’s research programs. The role conducts full-cycle audits, rate-sheet validation, and invoice accuracy, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and university policy.

Excel-driven data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication are essential as you identify issues, issue formal audit findings, and help implement corrective actions within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Minimum four years of financial auditing, forensic accounting, or quality control experience.
• Strong knowledge of CAS and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Proven ability to analyze high-volume data with Excel and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and risk-based audits of service center billing to verify charges against approved rate sheets.
• Perform reconciliation of billed amounts with documented usage and laboratory records.
• Monitor billing timeliness and escalate late or stale charges to mitigate audit exposure.

Skills

Analytical and Audit Acumen

Technical Proficiency

Communication and Diplomacy

Regulatory Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Data validation

Job description

The University of Miami is seeking an ORA Service Center Research Cost Analyst 3 to safeguard the fiscal integrity of the university’s research programs. The role conducts full-cycle audits, rate-sheet validation, and invoice accuracy, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and university policy.

Excel-driven data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication are essential as you identify issues, issue formal audit findings, and help implement corrective actions within