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WashU IT
WashU IT
501 – 1,000 Employees
EducationEnterpriseSaaS
WashU IT is the information technology department at Washington University in St. Louis, supporting the university’s students, faculty, and staff across academic, research, and administrative operations. Its teams deliver and maintain enterprise technology services, help address complex IT challenges, and strengthen the systems and capabilities that enable the university’s campuses to operate effectively. As part of an education-focused enterprise technology organization, WashU IT offers opportunities for professionals contributing to the reliability, development, and improvement of technology services in a university environment.
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Grants Specialist II, Sponsored Projects Accounting

Manage financial reporting, reconciliations, billing, and closeout for Washington University sponsored research awards. Support compliance, audits, and departmental administrators.

USUnited States
$53,100 – $90,600 / year
HybridFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredAccounting Manager

Description

  • Prepare and submit interim, annual, and final financial reports and invoices for sponsored projects.
  • Reconcile sponsored project transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Track awards to support on-time reporting, accurate billing, and resolution of financial issues.
  • Work with departmental administrators, faculty, and central offices to address discrepancies and reporting questions.
  • Gather supporting records and help respond to audit requests and internal and external reviews.
  • Process accounting adjustments, corrections, and budget-related transactions.
  • Assist with award closeouts and sponsor closeout requirements.
  • Keep records of financial reports, sponsor correspondence, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  • Track reporting schedules and prioritize work around sponsor and institutional deadlines.
  • Stay informed about sponsor rules, Uniform Guidance, and university policies.
  • Contribute to process improvements, training, and special projects.
  • Carry out other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree is required; a combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
  • Two years of relevant experience.
  • Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a complex, highly regulated research environment.
  • Knowledge of sponsor regulations, Uniform Guidance, and institutional policies affecting sponsored project financial management.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Analytical writing.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Customer service.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Effective written communication.
  • Financial information.
  • General accounting.
  • Independent decision-making.
  • Internet research.
  • Oral communication.
  • Organizational processes.
  • Organizational project management.
  • Professional judgment.
  • Project administration.
  • Research administration.
  • No specific certification or professional license is required.
  • A driver’s license is not required.

Benefits

  • Up to 22 vacation days, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance options with priority appointments and lower copays or coinsurance.
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • Defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, dietitian access, and more.
  • Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
  • Resources for ongoing childcare needs.
  • Adult care resources.
  • Tuition coverage for the employee and family, including up to 100% of dependent undergraduate tuition at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

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