Research Accounting Manager

Job Description

The Research Accounting Manager will be in integral member of the Finance and Operations Team in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This role provides leadership for research administration and is responsible for all sponsored award activities, to include coordination of expenditure compliance and spending rates; salary planning; close-outs; financial reporting; project transfers; letters of guarantee; overdraft monitoring; and research faculty appointments. This role serves as the OESRC liaison on behalf of the department; performs ad hoc reporting; and supports the implementation of best practices in compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines. This role provides oversight of Experiential Learning Agreements (ELAs); the planning, allocation, and tracking of seed funding; payroll transactions; and personnel activity reports (PARs). The incumbent will use critical thinking skills to anticipate or resolve matters related to research funding activity.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this position will foster teamwork and demonstrate a high commitment to customer service.

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field or approved lesser degree with equivalent level of training and/or experience
Demonstrated administrative experience providing support of research
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and nonfederal regulations, guidelines in a university or state agency setting
Demonstrated experience in budgeting and the use of spreadsheets for financial tracking and analysis
Demonstrated experience prioritizing and managing multiple, complex tasks
Demonstrated leadership and independence while also working effectively in a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to diverse group of stageholders
Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy in a deadline driven environment
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with federal and nonfederal grant administration and/or contract regulations.
Experience with Virginia Tech systems such as Award Management, Banner, HokieMart, TimeClock Plus, Chrome River, MicroStrategy, PageUp, and Labor Redistribution.
Knowledge of university administrative, accounting practices, policies and procedures. Professional designations such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA); Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM).
Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to change.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

September 20, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact David Price at dprice30@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.