Research Accountant 1

Schedule: Full-time

Stanford University has changed the world, over and over again. We are one of Silicon Valley’s largest employers – and also one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career.

Research—the creation of new knowledge—is key to Stanford’s educational mission. Stanford research has led to breakthrough remedies, devices, tools, and concepts, as well as 25 Nobel prizes for Stanford faculty. Among the inventions and discoveries that have resulted from Stanford research are MRI technology, DNA cloning, the Pill, heart transplantation, and digital music.

The Office of Research Administration (ORA), manages the administrative processes related to the entire lifecycle of sponsored research from proposal submission through award closeout. ORA submits nearly 3,300 new proposals annually and manages more than 5,500 active sponsored projects.

Reporting to the Manager, the Research Accountant will be a part of the Sponsored Receivables Management (SRM) team in Office of Research Administration (ORA). S/he will be responsible for researching and identifying payments received, batching and applying payments for the various projects such as Sponsored, Clinical Trials, and Program Income/Service Centers and ensuring the Oracle Financials system and CRISP system (an auditable system that tracks all clinical trial events, industrial and now non-industrial, expected payments and invoiceables) operate in an efficient and optimal manner in conjunction with the University policies, business processes and other University systems. This position will work closely with other team members, including Billing, Collections, various Departments, and Sponsors.

• Good knowledge of contract and grant procedures and ability to apply the accounting practices.
• Good accounting concepts and analysis of accounting transactions.
• Thorough understanding of key attributes in Oracle or similar Accounting System and its impact on reporting, billing, and recovering costs.
• Knowledge of Stanford research administration processes particularly post award research administration.*
• Experienced with OMB Uniform Guidance and Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133, Cost Accounting Standard (CAS), GAAP.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Experienced with Oracle/Stanford systems.*
• Ability to independently diagnose and solve problems using sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Skilled to independently analyze accounting transactions and ability to reconcile financial information.
• Strong customer service skills. Working collaboratively with different process partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• – Preferred but not required

• Constantly sitting, grasping lightly, use fine manipulation and performing desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely stand/walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, write by hand, sort and file paperwork or parts, lift, carry push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

• May have occasional extended or weekend work hours during peak business cycles.

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.