Senior Accountant, Grants and Contracts

Job description

Senior Accountant, Grants and ContractsMedicine - Research

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

Works closely with School of Medicine Deming Department PI's and Leadership, coordinating management of all externally and internally funded grants and contracts once awarded. Manages and approves as needed grant expenses. Creates and maintains records for each research funding program. Reviews grant activity with each PI every month. Manages HR records including timesheet related documentation for grant reimbursement and effort reporting. Reviews cash position of all grants monthly and works with Grants and Contracts accounting when issues are found. Prepares monthly reports for Section Chiefs, PI's and Chairman of grant activity and financial status. Supervises and works closely with pre-grant team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
• Five years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• NCURA certification
• Experience in higher education research management.
• Experience preparing and management of complicated budgets
• Experience managing research / clinical trial projects

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