Senior Data Assurance & Compliance Financial Analyst - Research Grants and Contracts

Emory Healthcare - Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Remote - Atlanta, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Data Assurance & Compliance Financial Analyst in Research Grants & Contracts at Emory University is responsible for conducting compliance reviews of high-risk transactions and awards to ensure adherence to sponsored compliance requirements. This role contributes to minimizing noncompliance risks related to billing, reporting, and award closeouts, while collaborating with various departments to resolve audit issues and ensure financial compliance with sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews of high-risk transactions or awards.
• Contribute to RGC's mission metrics to minimize noncompliance risk.
• Analyze high-risk transactions due to timing or nature of expenses.
• Utilize audit sampling techniques for evidence related to high-risk transactions.
• Assist in analyses due to investigations or internal inquiries.
• Develop queries and reports on the financial system for monitoring purposes.
• Participate in audits, site visits, and desk reviews on sponsored awards.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Research Compliance offices on audit matters.
• Communicate with departmental representatives to resolve issues.
• Ensure accurate recording of sponsored program information in the financial system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field.
• Four years of professional accounting or related experience, including experience in sponsored programs/research accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Research Administrator, or Certified Financial Research Administrator preferred.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial System and PeopleSoft Grants Module is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home regularly with the ability to commute to Emory University as needed.