Research Accountant
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LocationArkansas, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentCC033005 Research Account Administration
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 21, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live4h ago
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High school diploma or GED or equivalent
High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED
Assist Director of Research Accounts in daily management of grant accounts
Reconcile grants accounts within financial systems
Setup new grants in Workday
Monitor Budget revision requests for approval
Approve grant expenditures in Workday
Provide customer service to the research community
Be familiar with federal guidelines that apply to grants
Be familiar with AC Travel policy and ACRI and AC policies regarding Procurement
Request user role assignments for ACRI grants
Prepare and update various reports
Monthly reporting of federal subawards in accordance with FFATA
Assist Research Account Director in performing annual account reviews
Research questions and problems encountered by investigators and staff
Verify UAMS salary and fringe invoices are aligned with grant budgets
Partner with UAMS Grants Accounting for timely payment and communication
Review subaward invoices for regulatory compliance
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
Skills
Workday
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Hiring process
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Work Shift:
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Time Type:
About the role
Full time
Department:
CC033005 Research Account Administration
Summary:
Assist the Director of Research Accounts in the daily management of grant accounts. This process includes but is not limited to setup of accounts, monitoring/approving expenditures, review of grant guidelines, reconciling accounts and using multiple reporting/managing systems. Reconcile account balances in the financial systems used at ACRI and AC on a scheduled basis. Prepare and maintain various financial reports for award programs. Assist in the scheduling of account review meetings and preparation for the meetings.
Additional Information:
Assist the Director of Research Accounts in the daily management of grant accounts. This process includes but is not limited to setup of accounts, monitoring/approving expenditures, review of grant guidelines, reconciling accounts and using multiple reporting/managing systems. Reconcile account balances in the financial systems used at ACRI and AC on a scheduled basis. Prepare and maintain various financial reports for award programs. Assist in the scheduling of account review meetings and preparation for the meetings.
Required Education:
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Recommended Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
Required Work Experience:
High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
Recommended Certifications:
Description
1.
Reconcile grants accounts within the financial systems at ACRI and AC to ensure accurate reporting. Setup new grants in Workday. Monitor Budget revision requests for approval. Approve grant expenditures in Workday in accordance with budget, policy and sponsor requirements. Provide customer service to the research community. Be familiar with the federal guidelines that apply to grants. Be familiar with AC Travel policy and ACRI and AC policies regarding Procurement. Request user role assignments for ACRI grants as appropriate.
2.
Prepares and updates various reports including Schedule of Activities by Grant detail, Overhead by Grant Funding Source, Schedule K, Federal Revenue and Expense by Agency, Deficit Account Balances, and other reports, as needed. Monthly reporting of federal subawards in accordance with FFATA. Assists Research Account Director in performing annual account reviews with PI and staff.
3.
Assist Director of Research Accounts by researching questions and problems encountered by investigators and staff as assigned. Other related duties as assigned.
4.
Verify UAMS salary and fringe invoices are aligned with grant budgets and resolve any discrepancies by partnering with UAMS staff and Grants Accounting. Additionally, partner with UAMS Grants Accounting to ensure salary and fringe invoices are paid timely and canceled invoices are communicated to AC Information Systems and Accounting as well as UAMS.
5.
Review subaward invoices to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to budget and supporting documentation requirements.
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