University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Financial Research Accountant, UNLV Sponsored Programs [R0150018]
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
Financial Research Accountant, UNLV Sponsored Programs [R0150018]
Job Description
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, Office of Sponsored Programs (UNLV campus). Flexible/hybrid schedule available.
Role Overview Manages Sponsored Program Accounts from initiation through close‑out, monitors financial activity, ensures compliance with Uniform Guidance and other grant regulations, and provides training and support to faculty and staff. Responsible for audit management, year‑end close, and post‑award issue resolution.
Primary Responsibilities
Work with research administrators on account set up.
Review budgets and accounts in Workday.
Maintain authoritative knowledge of Uniform Guidance and other grant regulatory requirements.
Apply knowledge to the interpretation and analysis of grant documents.
Regularly monitor fiscal activity on all grants for cost compliance.
Monitor accounts in the university’s accounting system through award close‑out.
Provide assistance and training, written and verbal, to faculty and staff in the appropriate management of sponsored program accounts.
Produce invoices and financial reports.
Review the business process approvals of purchasing cards and purchase requisitions.
Handle budget revision and other financial post‑award requests to sponsors.
Review payroll accounting adjustments.
Assist with audit management and year‑end close, including collection of samples and producing special reports.
Resolve post‑award issues.
Follow up/collect outstanding receivables.
Oversee subrecipient A‑133 compliance.
Perform NIH salary cap review, cost sharing, and effort certification documentation; recommend changes to improve programs, policy, and/or practice.
Maintain and monitor analytic reports that evaluate the university’s total grant portfolio expenditures and sponsor billings.
Assist faculty and staff in the appropriate management of sponsored program accounts.
Ensure monthly monitoring for all OSP accounts (billing, review of charges, pcards, payroll accounting adjustments, receivables, payment application, drawdowns, reconciliation, A/R, invoicing, financial reporting, expense approvals, cost share, etc.).
Troubleshoot variances on invoices.
Oversee several college accounts.
Assist in making decisions on allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.
Participate in subaward FFATA reporting.
Perform A‑133 certification letters or verification.
Approve purchasing cards and purchase requisitions.
Provide problem resolution for post‑award issues to faculty/department administrators.
Coordinate with specialist to ensure follow‑up/collection of outstanding receivables.
Assist with collection or analysis of financial data for audit requests, special report requests, F&A proposal development, DS‑2 development, and revision.
Ensure timely close‑out of completed grants.
Collaborate with the Office of the Controller and HR/Payroll to ensure outstanding research compliance.
Initiate, prepare, and submit grant financial reports (interim and final) and invoices to sponsors on a timely basis.
Oversee preparation of monthly grant account reconciliations and ensure backup documentation is saved in Workday.
Participate in the NSHE Grant User Group, lead discussions, inform changes, and train staff.
Creatively and proactively resolve problems and make decisions.
Communicate through one‑on‑one, group presentations, and virtual training.
Educate faculty, administrators, and staff on grant accounting, account management, and sponsor billing.
Use Cayuse to cross‑reference awards and Workday.
Work independently or with others on projects such as surveys, policy development, form development, or special reports.
Participate in and contribute to process improvements.
Maintain expertise in federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and procedures.
Review federal sponsor policies and proposal guides, attend webinars, trainings, or conferences to keep updated on regulatory compliance.
Review costing rules and regulations.
Maintain account drawdown access for assigned sponsors.
Required Knowledge
Experience with federal grants and post‑award grant administration, analysis, and reconciliation of grant accounts.
Extensive knowledge of fund accounting, grants accounting, and all aspects of post‑award grant administration.
General understanding of sponsored project contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, billing, and invoicing.
Understanding of research administration guidelines of federal and non‑federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities.
Knowledge of major funding sources and their unique policies and procedures.
Preferred Knowledge
Previous Workday experience, including the grants module.
Knowledge of sponsored program administration (pre‑award through post‑award) and general knowledge of research in all academic disciplines.
Previous Cayuse experience.
CRA or CFRA certification.
Knowledge of federal procurement regulations, including CFR & FAR, and the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 and audit regulations (Single Audit) applicable to higher education institutions.
Required Skills
Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; advanced Excel functions for complex data.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro; ability to combine and edit PDFs.
Strong computer, systems, and technology proficiency, including experience with Workday.
Demonstrated customer service focus and ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and effectively.
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills
Workday report writing.
Required Abilities
Self‑starter, diplomatic, proactive, and able to manage stress.
Ability to communicate complex information (financial, legal, and regulatory) to a diverse population.
Ability and capacity to work independently within a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, multi‑tasking environment.
Ability to interact and collaborate with multiple constituencies; excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to interpret policies independently in a highly complex regulatory/legal/fiscal environment.
Attention to detail and high accuracy.
Maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
Maintain current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
Use sound judgment to select appropriate standards by referring to available rules, regulations, policies, and manuals.
Adaptable to changing environments and to learn new software systems and technology skills.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 1–3 years of experience in research administration, including contract review and award portfolio administration. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
Preferred Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in a university setting with research administration; college or department grant administrator experience; Workday and Cayuse experience; Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.
Salary Salary range: $68,000 – $77,000, or commensurate with the labor market.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Perks & Programs
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants – contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage
How To Apply Submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Materials should be addressed to Christina Reyman, Search Committee Chair. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday; emailed materials will not be accepted. Though the position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on January 20th, 2026.
EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, gender (including pregnancy), military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. Discrimination or harassment of a protected class is illegal under federal and state law. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). Inquiries concerning these provisions may be referred to Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, UNLV.
Safety and Security Statement UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. Annual security and fire safety reports are available online.
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, Office of Sponsored Programs (UNLV campus). Flexible/hybrid schedule available.
Role Overview Manages Sponsored Program Accounts from initiation through close‑out, monitors financial activity, ensures compliance with Uniform Guidance and other grant regulations, and provides training and support to faculty and staff. Responsible for audit management, year‑end close, and post‑award issue resolution.
Primary Responsibilities
Work with research administrators on account set up.
Review budgets and accounts in Workday.
Maintain authoritative knowledge of Uniform Guidance and other grant regulatory requirements.
Apply knowledge to the interpretation and analysis of grant documents.
Regularly monitor fiscal activity on all grants for cost compliance.
Monitor accounts in the university’s accounting system through award close‑out.
Provide assistance and training, written and verbal, to faculty and staff in the appropriate management of sponsored program accounts.
Produce invoices and financial reports.
Review the business process approvals of purchasing cards and purchase requisitions.
Handle budget revision and other financial post‑award requests to sponsors.
Review payroll accounting adjustments.
Assist with audit management and year‑end close, including collection of samples and producing special reports.
Resolve post‑award issues.
Follow up/collect outstanding receivables.
Oversee subrecipient A‑133 compliance.
Perform NIH salary cap review, cost sharing, and effort certification documentation; recommend changes to improve programs, policy, and/or practice.
Maintain and monitor analytic reports that evaluate the university’s total grant portfolio expenditures and sponsor billings.
Assist faculty and staff in the appropriate management of sponsored program accounts.
Ensure monthly monitoring for all OSP accounts (billing, review of charges, pcards, payroll accounting adjustments, receivables, payment application, drawdowns, reconciliation, A/R, invoicing, financial reporting, expense approvals, cost share, etc.).
Troubleshoot variances on invoices.
Oversee several college accounts.
Assist in making decisions on allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.
Participate in subaward FFATA reporting.
Perform A‑133 certification letters or verification.
Approve purchasing cards and purchase requisitions.
Provide problem resolution for post‑award issues to faculty/department administrators.
Coordinate with specialist to ensure follow‑up/collection of outstanding receivables.
Assist with collection or analysis of financial data for audit requests, special report requests, F&A proposal development, DS‑2 development, and revision.
Ensure timely close‑out of completed grants.
Collaborate with the Office of the Controller and HR/Payroll to ensure outstanding research compliance.
Initiate, prepare, and submit grant financial reports (interim and final) and invoices to sponsors on a timely basis.
Oversee preparation of monthly grant account reconciliations and ensure backup documentation is saved in Workday.
Participate in the NSHE Grant User Group, lead discussions, inform changes, and train staff.
Creatively and proactively resolve problems and make decisions.
Communicate through one‑on‑one, group presentations, and virtual training.
Educate faculty, administrators, and staff on grant accounting, account management, and sponsor billing.
Use Cayuse to cross‑reference awards and Workday.
Work independently or with others on projects such as surveys, policy development, form development, or special reports.
Participate in and contribute to process improvements.
Maintain expertise in federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and procedures.
Review federal sponsor policies and proposal guides, attend webinars, trainings, or conferences to keep updated on regulatory compliance.
Review costing rules and regulations.
Maintain account drawdown access for assigned sponsors.
Required Knowledge
Experience with federal grants and post‑award grant administration, analysis, and reconciliation of grant accounts.
Extensive knowledge of fund accounting, grants accounting, and all aspects of post‑award grant administration.
General understanding of sponsored project contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, billing, and invoicing.
Understanding of research administration guidelines of federal and non‑federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities.
Knowledge of major funding sources and their unique policies and procedures.
Preferred Knowledge
Previous Workday experience, including the grants module.
Knowledge of sponsored program administration (pre‑award through post‑award) and general knowledge of research in all academic disciplines.
Previous Cayuse experience.
CRA or CFRA certification.
Knowledge of federal procurement regulations, including CFR & FAR, and the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 and audit regulations (Single Audit) applicable to higher education institutions.
Required Skills
Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; advanced Excel functions for complex data.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro; ability to combine and edit PDFs.
Strong computer, systems, and technology proficiency, including experience with Workday.
Demonstrated customer service focus and ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and effectively.
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills
Workday report writing.
Required Abilities
Self‑starter, diplomatic, proactive, and able to manage stress.
Ability to communicate complex information (financial, legal, and regulatory) to a diverse population.
Ability and capacity to work independently within a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, multi‑tasking environment.
Ability to interact and collaborate with multiple constituencies; excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to interpret policies independently in a highly complex regulatory/legal/fiscal environment.
Attention to detail and high accuracy.
Maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
Maintain current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
Use sound judgment to select appropriate standards by referring to available rules, regulations, policies, and manuals.
Adaptable to changing environments and to learn new software systems and technology skills.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 1–3 years of experience in research administration, including contract review and award portfolio administration. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
Preferred Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in a university setting with research administration; college or department grant administrator experience; Workday and Cayuse experience; Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.
Salary Salary range: $68,000 – $77,000, or commensurate with the labor market.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Perks & Programs
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants – contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage
How To Apply Submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Materials should be addressed to Christina Reyman, Search Committee Chair. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday; emailed materials will not be accepted. Though the position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on January 20th, 2026.
EEO/AA Statement The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, gender (including pregnancy), military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. Discrimination or harassment of a protected class is illegal under federal and state law. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Title IX Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). Inquiries concerning these provisions may be referred to Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, UNLV.
Safety and Security Statement UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. Annual security and fire safety reports are available online.
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