Research Finance Senior Accountant

Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Research Finance, this role maintains accounts and ledgers for research grants and contracts at the organization’s health-related research operations, including account setup, institutional oversight, and account close-out. The position partners with multiple finance groups (including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Control, and Financial Operations) to maintain general ledger research responsibility centers.

The role also prepares status and summary financial reports for federal agencies and non-federal sponsors, reviews expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable federal regulations and sponsor guidelines, and works with department managers, principal investigators, and research administration staff to resolve sponsored program financial issues. Training may be provided to constituents on research finance policies and procedures, along with ongoing communication and timely reporting on research expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts and ledgers related to research grants and contracts, including account setup, institutional oversight, and account close-out.
• Partner with internal finance functions to maintain general ledger research responsibility centers.
• Prepare status and summary financial reports for federal government agencies and non-federal sponsors.
• Review research grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable federal regulations and sponsor guidelines.
• Work with department managers, principal investigators, and research administration staff to resolve sponsored program financial issues.
• Provide training to constituents as needed regarding Research Finance policies and procedures.
• Maintain communication with departments and provide accurate, timely reports on research expenditures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or other related business discipline plus 5-7 years’ experience in research accounting.
• And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of OMB 2CFR200—Uniform Guidance and Appendix IX under Part 200—Hospital Cost Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
• Advanced experience using spreadsheets, databases, and ERP general ledger systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Criminal Background and Education Check

• Criminal background and education check required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits are available; review additional information on benefits and wellness.

Location

• Remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Additional Information

• Recruiting start date: 2026-08-28
• Grade: Grade 10
• Worker type: Employee (Regular)
• Time type: Full time
• Scheduled weekly hours: 37.5
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon protected characteristics under applicable law.