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Position: Restricted Fund Accountant
Client: Large Healthcare System
Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Must be local to Michigan and willing to travel onsite 1-2 days a week to Detroit.
This position is responsible for the post-award administration of sponsored research projects, including government grants and contracts, private agency grants, gifts, and internally funded projects. This includes all accounting functions to ensure projects are conducted within budget guidelines as set forth by the funding agencies. This position performs daily accounting duties of moderate to difficult complexity, as well as performs routine review and maintenance of accounting records, systems, and procedures. With direction of the Fund Accounting Manager, but using an elevated level of autonomy, the position assists the Fund Accounting Manager and Research Administration team with managing fiscal requirements and deliverables of grants and contracts. The successful candidate for this position is initiative-taking, enjoys working both independently and in a team setting, and is motivated to solve problems. They place a high importance on customer service in their approach to work and understand the flexibility that is required for this work. He/she actively works hand-on with the oversight of the provision of specialized services in accounting: general ledger, preparation of agency financial reports, cost allocations, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash reconciliation, monitoring and financial reporting, governmental Fund/Restricted Accounting, and compliance.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide financial information to management on direct research costs as well as assist principal investigators in the fiscal management of their laboratories, including setting up new accounts and budgets, monitoring expenditures to assure they are allowable and within budget, performing financial analysis and projections of funding status, reporting to awarding agencies on expenditures and participating in audits of expenditures.
- The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of CFR Part 200, as well as excellent customer service, organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to present complicated financial analysis to a variety of staff members with varied backgrounds and level of financial knowledge.
- Must be able to multitask and give diligence to multiple assignments.
- Must be able to manage a large volume of assignments.
- Must be able navigate and utilize Oracle People Soft Data base.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Must be able to perform V-Look ups
- Power BI is a plus
For over 16 years, Medasource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Medasource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Medasource promise.
Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks:
Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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