Sponsored Research Accountant - Finance Division

Carnegie Mellon University’s Finance Division provides financial management, enterprise planning and stewardship in support of education, research and strategic goals of the university. By providing data, insight, and analysis, we assist leadership and the university community in the financial decisions that fulfill its mission while maintaining a position of financial strength.Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Finance is searching for a Sponsored Research Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.Core responsibilities include:Perform a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization’s financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirementsProvide professional-level administrative and fiscal support within a post-award sponsored project accounting environment and be responsible for proactively managing the associated functionActively manage financial reporting deadlines in support of sponsored projectsLeading a portfolio and taking actions, making decisions and resolving issues within the constraints established by federal, funding agency or other institutional policy or regulationInterpreting sponsor regulations and institutional policies and procedures Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required3-5 years of accounting experience requiredA combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.Requirements:Successful p




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