Overview

Job Location:
Brandeis – Waltham Campus

Brandeis seeks to hire a temporary Senior Grant Accountant in Central Finance. This position is 35 hours a week for approximately 3 months.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs post audit of grant expense activity to ensure compliance with regulations. Performs grant related post-award functions according to the terms and conditions of the sponsor including but not limited to budget and expense analysis, monthly invoicing, letter of credit cash draws and quarterly reporting, financial reporting, labor distribution changes, effort reporting, and re-budgeting according to sponsor terms and regulations.

  •  Administers the establishment of new grant and contract awards into the university accounting system.

  • Administers cash flow for sponsored accounts. Monitors recovery of F&A and accounts receivable balances.

  • Responsible for responding to department questions or requests for information, investigating problems and issues that arise with grant data.

  • Supports a positive and constructive relationship between various personnel and departments.

Required Skills:

  • Solid understanding of federal/University grant operations and knowledge of relevant sponsor regulations.

  • Strong computer skills, particularly analytical skills, strong attention to detail, ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Experience with Workday Finance/Grants preferred.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • A customer-centric mindset with a genuine desire to assist others.

  • A collaborative spirit, thriving within team-oriented settings.

Qualifications:

  • Education: BS/BA/equivalent required

  •  3-5 years of finance, accounting or grant administration experience, preferably in an academic or research environment.

  • Familiarity with computerized systems is required.

  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.