POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Grants Account Manager functions in a professional capacity for Case Western Reserve University in the Office of Research Administration and reports directly to the associate director, sponsored projects accounting. This position will lead, advise, and support Case Western Reserve University's post award financial management and includes financial reporting responsibility, both internal and external, as well as, monitoring internal control compliance procedures to prevent errors, omissions, and misappropriation of funds from sponsors. This position is also responsible for the oversight and effective utilization of the staff in this area. Work in collaboration with others and/or lead in the development and implementation of operational and/or university-wide policies and procedures to meet the goals of the Office of Sponsored Project Administration. The Grant Accountant will function as the backbone of the Office of Sponsored Project Administration being responsible to manage and complete all post award financial reporting, invoicing, and journal approvals for an assigned group of departments for sponsored projects. Responsibilities include analysis, maintenance, and resolution for assigned departments. The position will provide guidance to end users in the sponsored project accounting and operations of various departments and/or functions within the university.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing of sponsored project portfolio in PeopleSoft. Oversee the accurate and timely recording of grant activity. Review and determine the appropriate accounting based on information received. Ensure all grant activity is in compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200), external non-federal sponsor regulations and University policy and on a timely basis. Ensure that all analyses and financial reports prepared for external sponsors and financial audits are appropriate, accurate and completed in a timely manner. Perform internal audits, adjust journals and final reports; input data, verifies entries, and monitor receipts and disbursements. (30%)

Utilize []{#_Hlk76738841}OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, external non-federal sponsor regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and understanding of University policy and procedures to effectively monitor expenditures, project activities and review assigned journal entries prepared by department users and appropriately resolve issues as necessary. Oversee umbrella of over 200 complex grants associated with assigned departments across the University, managing intricacies associated with three different institutions and the needs of our partners. (20%)

Act as a liaison between Research Administration and other institutional offices, sponsors, and auditors, as needed, related to project terms and conditions, expenditures, business procedures, cash management, regulatory requirements, reporting procedures, and other sponsored project activities. Exercise independent review and judgment about issues encountered and determine options for issue resolution to be reviewed and agreed upon by Associate Director, Sponsored Projects Accounting. Advise and consult with research administration officers and other administrative personnel on fiscal problems, technical accounting procedures and/or interpretation and application of policies and relevant statutory requirements. Makes cost calculations and analysis for fiscal control, develops cost accounting methods, develops and/or recommends procedures and programs for accounting system, consults, and assists in computing and compiling field reports and other special projects as assigned. (20%)

Plans and implements business processes to streamline work involved with existing, modified, or new special programs. Develop and