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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Four year college degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
Certifications and Licenses:
None
* - Preferred but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- 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.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May have occasional extended or weekend work hours during peak business cycles.
WORK STANDARDS:
- 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.
LOCATION
This position will be located in our new Stanford Redwood City campus, which is the workplace for approximately 2,700 staff whose jobs are important to supporting the university’s mission. The campus brings departments together in a collaborative environment that reflects Stanford’s culture and mission. The campus offers amenities such as onsite cafes and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a child care center for Stanford families.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.