Sponsored Projects Accountant

Overview

This role involves performing post-award accounting duties for small grants and contracts, monitoring account activity, and preparing routine financial reports. The position also assists with policy and procedure interpretation and government report preparation.

The Sponsored Projects Accounting department manages the fiscal administration of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements totaling approximately $1 billion annually from government, non-profit, and private agencies. This position acts as the financial intermediary between sponsoring agencies and Principal Investigators/Project Directors.

Responsibilities

• Activate new awards in the Oracle financial system
• Perform ongoing maintenance for amendments, renewals, extensions, and other modifications
• Prepare and submit periodic reimbursement claims and financial reports
• Monitor project progress throughout the full life cycle
• Handle financial close-out of projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field preferred
• Candidates without a business degree but with relevant experience and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply
• Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Ability to work independently and with attention to detail
• Proficiency with automated accounting systems, Excel, and other databases

Work Schedule and Location

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Remote work arrangement with teams working from different locations (off-campus)

Additional Information

• No experience required
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirements
• Position qualifies for paid Winter Recess coinciding with the Academic Calendar
• Graduate tuition benefit program available for professional development
• Undergraduate tuition benefit program available for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children
• Background check required for finalists
• No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship provided

Location

Pittsburgh, PA