Job No. 155533
- Job Title:
- Accountant (Research Receivables)
- Employer:
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University of Rhode Island
- Location:
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Kingston , RI
- Posting Date:
- 21-May-2025
- Description:
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ob Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 30, 2025. Applications received June 30, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist in the management of the billing, collections, and financial reporting of research activities in the Office of Sponsored and Cost Accounting. Responsible for the University’s sponsored research accounts receivable and financial reporting, including billing, collection follow-up, and financial close-out, in accordance with federal, state and University policies. Manage business processes, systems, and workflows, in order to support and respond to the needs of the University and sponsors. Work collaboratively with the Office of Sponsored Projects and other University departments to serve, be a core part of the University’s research team, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place. Comply with changes in accounting standards or other compliance issues regardless of organizational structure.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze, monitor, approve, and issue invoices and/or letters of credit to sponsors on a regular basis, including final invoices, in accordance with the terms of the award. Interpret billing instructions from grants and contracts documents.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including final reports, in accordance with the terms of the award.
Research issues and/or questions related to sponsored awards’ billing and reporting in a timely manner.
Work with award sponsors, principal investigators and URI staff for any invoicing or reporting needs and to troubleshoot billing and reporting related issues.
Participate as an active member of the University’s cash management team by monitoring receivable balances reported in the financial system on a regular basis, inquiring about delinquent payments, posting payments accurately and timely to the bank and financial system, researching any unidentified payments as needed.
Reconcile financial system subsidiary ledgers, including the receivable ledger, with the University’s general ledger.
Post research related journal entries to the financial system.
Monitor awards through final financial closeout, including but not limited to: issuing final invoices and financial reports, initiating refund requests, monitoring final invoice payments, ensuring unbilled accounts receivable and/or deferred revenue balances are zero. Complete financial close out process, including but not limited to: award financial analysis and updating financial system statuses as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of various University systems and all related interfaces needed for day-to-day responsibilities. Assist with the implementation of new financial systems and upgrades to existing financial systems.
Maintain working knowledge of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies for federal awards, such as 2 Part CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), federal and state agency specific grant guidance and University policies and procedures.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Associate Controller, Sponsored & Cost Accounting, Director, Sponsored & Cost Accounting, and Manager of Billing and Receivables, Sponsored & Cost Accounting on other matters as required.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers and printers/scanners; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. ERP systems.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum of three years of financial accounting experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability work with a high degree of accuracy.
5. Demonstrated experience with organizing and managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
6. Demonstrated experience using word processing and spreadsheets.
7. Demonstrated experience using financial or ERP systems.
8. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
9. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
10. Willingness to learn new processes and keep current on emerging industry trends.
11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
2. Demonstrated experience with accounts receivable billing and collections.
3. Demonstrated experience in higher education.
4. Demonstrated analytical skills.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies such as Uniform Guidance.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the support requirements of a research environment.
7. Demonstrated experience with customer satisfaction.
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- Contact information:
- University of Rhode Island
- Kingston, RI 2881
- United States
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