Sponsored Projects Finance Lead (Temporary)

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); Hybrid; USD 81,278,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, invites applications for a Financial Unit Temporary Lead in the Office of Sponsored Programs. This one-year, full-time role is hybrid eligible, with a 40-hour week, leading Accounting Specialists and managing financial matters for externally funded projects.

You will review complex billing, prepare reports, monitor closeouts, ensure compliance with sponsors, and work to minimize university risk while supporting researchers.

Qualifications

• Three years full-time experience providing financial, accounting, or business process support within established policies and procedures.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Experience in grants and contracts financial accounting or sponsored research administration.
• Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions.
• Customer service/support experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Unit by organizing, prioritizing, and planning workloads to meet deadlines.
• Review financial reporting and closeouts prepared by Accounting Specialists before submission to sponsors.
• Assist with complex billing, award setups, and closeout work.
• Run aging reports, perform risk assessments, and provide collections recommendations.
• Provide training and supervision to team members and report progress monthly.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Billing expertise

Budget reporting

Internal controls

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Banner Financial System

VERAS

Job description

University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, invites applications for a Financial Unit Temporary Lead in the Office of Sponsored Programs. This one-year, full-time role is hybrid eligible, with a 40-hour week, leading Accounting Specialists and managing financial matters for externally funded projects.

You will review complex billing, prepare reports, monitor closeouts, ensure compliance with sponsors, and work to minimize university risk while supporting researchers.