Research Accountant (SRM)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Education & Experience:

Four-year college degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of contract and grant procedures and ability to apply policies and accounting practices.
• Advanced knowledge of principles, concepts and theories of accounting.
• Thorough understanding of key attributes in Oracle and its impact on reporting, collections, and write offs.
• Experience with Stanford research administration processes including pre, interim, and post award research administration.
• Strong experience with OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133, Cost Accounting Standard (CAS), GAAP, Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR), various sponsor policies.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Experienced with Oracle /Stanford systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and determine the proper channel of contact using sound judgment. Ability to make decision, provide guidance and directions for junior staff to follow.
• Skilled to independently analyze complex accounting transactions, and interpret agreements with difficult restrictions using various tools.
• Excellent customer service skills. Working collaboratively with different process partners, departments, within the organization to achieve best possible outcomes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Build positive working relationship with departments, various process partners in the university, and within the organization up/down/side levels.
• Act and behave in constructive manner. Be positive. Set good example for other staff.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Works calmly under pressure and maintains excellent working relationships with departments, partner groups, and sponsors.
• Clearly communicates complex principles, concepts and regulatory requirements in simple and actionable terms. Patiently trains various departments, as questions arise.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and cost accounting standards.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills.

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 his or her 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.

Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description

LOCATION

This position will be located in our new Stanford Redwood City campus, which opened in 2019, and 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 offer 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.

Stanford University’s commitment to safely and effectively meet the public health challenge presented by COVID-19 extends to ensuring University employees may work from home, or another off-site location, where determined appropriate, whenever necessary until it is deemed safe to return to campus. The department will give reasonable notice when employees are expected to return to work at the Redwood City campus.

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 opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description