As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 175 Corporate Woods, Ste 225, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 100031 Research Acctg & Costing Stds Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 108 H Compensation Range: $24.91 - $34.87 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE: Works closely with faculty, and Department Administrators and Staff in support of the Finance Department of the University of Rochester. Responsible for reliable stewardship of assigned sponsored awards and strict adherence to contractual terms and all applicable compliance requirements. Monitors financial transactions and other post-award administration from project set-up to eventual closeout. Provides support to operational departments within the University, as well as senior management. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Ensures the accounting necessary to support sponsored program activity is in compliance with government, sponsoring agency, and/or University requirements, and is reported accurately and timely to Sponsors. Ensures the University is in compliance with the Uniform Guidance, as well as specific Sponsor requirements. Ensures all expenditures are made within the grant period and all costs recorded to a grant are reasonable, allocable and allowable. + Analyzes financial reports and works cohesively with PI’s, department personnel, and the sponsoring agency representatives. Assists department personnel with award budgets, budget revisions, cost transfers and cost overruns. Reviews reports with appropriate department personnel and submits reports in accordance with program sponsor deadlines. Prepares or reviews financial reports to be submitted to sponsors. + Performs all grant-related post-award functions, including but not limited to, budget and expense analysis, invoicing Sponsors, financial reporting, and reviewing labor distributions. Prepares invoices for sponsored awards as required. Establishes new grants and monitors expenditure activity. + Reviews the indirect cost calculations and journal entries to ensure the accuracy of indirect costs each month. Performs grant closeout functions, as required by Sponsor, including but not limited to, reconciliations, Financial Status Reports (FSR’s), final invoices, final reporting and, where permitted, carryover of available funds. + Responsible for financial data analysis, presentation of financial reports, consulting with departments and performing closing process for Sponsored Project Accounts. Analyzes financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes. Provides financial and system expertise to departments via managing an extensive portfolio of projects for the Departments as assigned. Other duties as assigned. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and 1 year of Accounting experience required + Or equivalent combination of education and experience **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Thorough knowledge of grant and contract administration, including federal regulations and compliance requirements, and general accounting best practices including financial system exposure and excel skills required + Must possess a knowledge of finance, have analytical capabilities, and demonstrate good interpersonal skills required + Strong customer service skills, with the ability to interact with all members of the campus community required + Excellent communications skills and Computer proficiency required **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. Notice: If you are a **Current** **Employee,** please **log into myURHR** to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. **Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.** Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.