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Research Accountant

Alfred University
United States, New York, Alfred
1 Saxon Drive (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2026
Alfred University is a Carnegie class small research university with over $5 million in sponsored research expenditures annually from grants and contracts from federal, state and private sources. Reporting to the Director of Sponsored Research Administration this position supports the nancial administration of sponsored projects across the university's diverse grant portfolio. This position performs pre award nancial activity - including budget preparation and review, match determination and reporting. Post award support includes monthly budget monitoring, review of expenditures and labor allocations, billing, progress reporting, nal reporting and fund closeout. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies. This role works closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs), Business Oce, Human Resources, and departmental sta to maintain accurate, audit-ready records and promotes sound nancial stewardship of sponsored awards. This role works collaboratively to improve compliance, service, accountability and ecient operations with all areas of the university. This position/title is covered by the CSEA, Local 749 union contract. The successful candidate will be a member of the CSEA, Local 749 bargaining unit. Salary: $74,548-$78,841, Annually Essential Functions Prepares nancial and progress reports required by sponsoring agencies; ensures completeness, accuracy, and timely submission. Performs monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, sponsor, and university regulations, including expense allowability and allocability, invoicing, expenditure review, eort reporting, travel, cost-sharing documentation, account closeouts, indirect cost calculations, subrecipient monitoring, and audit requirements. Establishes and maintains grant funds, budgets, and cost-share cost centers for new awards. Reviews award documents, sponsor regulations, and internal policies to conrm allowability and compliance before processing transactions. Provides nancial guidance to PIs and departmental administrators on expenditure projections, regulations, and allowable cost practices; reconciles grant accounts including payroll and expenses on a monthly or quarterly basis, prepares recurring nancial data reports (monthly or quarterly). Assists internal, state, and federal auditors by compiling documentation, schedules, and explanations related to sponsored program activity. Participates in training programs and develops instructional materials for faculty and sta on research administration processes. Manages reporting timelines, ensuring all nancial reporting obligations are completed accurately and on schedule. Other Duties & Responsibilities Supports and assists in creating intersections and pathways for faculty, sta and students that will assist in transforming people's lives. Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of connection, mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, sta, and students. Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, sta and students and expanding access to the AU experience. Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment. Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols. Eective written and oral communication skills. Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications-Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor's degree required in accounting, nance or related eld, Masters degree preferred 3+ years of accounting experience, audit documentation and grant post-award experience preferred. Certied Research Administrator (CRA), Certied Pre-award Research Administrator (CPRA), or CPA preferred Strong analytical, organizational, budgeting, and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and compliance. Prociency with Excel and grant ERP systems. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; articial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or oces located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals. About Alfred University Lighting the way for students since 1836. "We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836." Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a dierence in their professions and their communities. Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution oering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu. Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.