Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, has the following position for Manager of Research Accounting available. For additional information or to apply for this position please visit the WPI Human Resources website at http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/HR/Jobs/ .
Manager of Research Accounting
Department: Business Affairs
Reports To: Associate Controller/Director of Accounting Operations
Date of Posting: January 18, 2006
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position Number: 969
Hiring Range: Grade 830
Basic Function: Responsible for the management of sponsored research accounting and audits. Assist in complaint resolutions; coordinate negotiating indirect cost rates. Responsible for proper allocation of allowable indirect costs.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the preparation and negotiation of federal indirect cost proposals and fringe benefit rate.
· Responsible for A 133 audit coordination; prepare finding responses.
· Oversee Time and Effort reporting functions.
· Perform monthly draw down of NSF, DHS, USDA and DOEd funds
· Oversee or perform all other grant billings.
· Reconcile outstanding grant receivables and follow up on unpaid invoices.
· Process payroll authorizations for research grants
· Request Payroll Reallocations and post reimbursed salary adjustments.
· Authorize check request and expense reports for research grants.
· Prepare research fund journal entries, as required.
· Monitor over-expended and expired funds, including notifying and following up with PI’s.
· Perform subcontract monitoring.
· Maintain and analyze accounts to determine proper placement of cost in indirect cost pools.
· Coordinate annual financial audit; prepare annual research activity surveys.
· Prepare interim and final financial reports for various sponsors.
· Calculate and distribute overhead return to departments and principal investigators.
· Responsible for fiscal closeout of Research Awards.
· Supervise Sponsored Research staff.
· Prepare audit schedules.
· Provide Banner Support and training to WPI Community
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree with major in accounting. CPA/MBA preferred
· Experience with SCT Banner a plus. Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
· Three years financial experience with cost principles for educational institutions. (Circular A-21) .
· Requires knowledge of federal overhead rates and financial analysis relating to federal overhead regulations.
· Strong negotiating skills and excellent oral and written communication skills a must.
WPI offers a smoke free environment, competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including health insurance, family tuition reimbursement and generous vacations. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to WPI, Human Resources, (Box WPI), 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. You may fax your information to (508) 831-5715 or email: xxxxxx@wpi.edu. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Associate Director, Post-Award and Compliance
Research Administration
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
xxxxxx@wpi.edu