Post Award Accountant

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is engaged in high-level biomedical research and is seeking a Post Award Accountant. This role is critical for supporting the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry by ensuring accurate financial reporting and assisting faculty with managing research funding.

Responsibilities

• Audits and approves subaward invoices
• Prepares and processes financial reporting and/or invoicing information
• Provides expertise and advice related to procurement and allowable charges
• Advises departments or researchers on appropriate post-award modifications
• Reviews financial expenditures for accuracy on sponsored grants and contracts
• Assists principal investigators with financial management of sponsored program budgets and directs day-to-day fiscal transactions
• Serves as subject matter expert to leadership, staff, and institutional stakeholders regarding sponsored programs accounting and financial operations, policies and procedures

Skills

• Minimum of one year of experience in sponsored grant financial management, post-award accounting, and compliance with higher education, government, or other highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of federal award compliance requirements and sponsor terms and conditions
• Understanding of the full award life cycle, including expenditure monitoring, annual progress reporting, and closeout procedures
• Demonstrated experience using Workday for financial reporting
• Experience managing complex awards and subawards
• Experience with UW transactions and policies is strongly preferred
• Associate Degree preferred; focus in business, finance or accounting

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits

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