Reporting to the Senior Financial Research Administrator in Accounting and Financial Compliance (AFC), Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA), the Financial Research Administrator II (FRA II) is responsible for the post award financial management and compliance of their assigned portfolio. The FRA II demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments; apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments; promote a culture that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members; ensure safe practices and environmental consciousness are exhibited in decisions, typically work with minimal supervision on routine assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters. Provides a high level of client satisfaction through strong relationship management skills.

Under minimal supervision, this position supports the University’s research enterprise by managing the post-award administration functions, such as preparing and submitting all sponsor financial reporting and invoicing to external sponsors in accordance with the terms and conditions of each sponsored awards. Ensures compliance with federal/sponsor requirements, interacts with University Business Service Centers (BSC), developing, implementing, and enforcing University policies and procedures and may participate in the presentation of research administration training courses. This position is also responsible for the effective cash flow and receivable management. Assists with annual year-end closing and audit process. Provides documentation and analysis to outside auditors in request for financial information. Provides guidance to Principal Investigators (PI) and their support staff on financial compliance issues and project close-out. Perform a variety of analytical and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with accounting principles, sponsor requirements, federal and state guidelines and University policies.

1. Bachelor’s degree in field related to finance or business and 4 years of experience in sponsored projects administration, negotiation, budgeting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

2. Good oral and written communication skills, financial and negotiating skills.
3. Good computer skills
4. Knowledge of federal/state/private agencies’ regulations/procedures applicable to grants, contracts, and ethical conduct of research.
5. Proven team leadership.

-Knowledge of college/university business policies and practices especially in research administration.
-Experience with Banner
-Certified Research Administrator

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Financial Billing and Reporting: 
FEDERAL LETTER OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT: 
Responsible for managing letter of credit draw downs 
reconciliations and financial reporting of funds for externally-sponsored programs, utilizing the Internet and various on-line automated financial systems. 
 
INVOICING 
Prepare and submit complex, cumulative and detailed invoicing to federal and state agencies, foundations and other external sponsors on a timely basis for grants and contracts assigned by supervisor. 
Coordinate submissions with PI’s, departmental staff, and BSC staff as required. 
REPORTING: 
Prepare and submit complex, cumulative and detailed financial reports as required for assigned grants and contracts. Coordinate submissions with PI’s, departmental staff, and BSC staff as required. 
Prepare management reports for unbilled grants and contracts assigned. Prepare complex accounting analyzes for F&A costs and fringe benefit charges to grants and contracts. Prepare journal entries for adjustments as needed. 
ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE: 
Maintain grant accounting setup for grants and contracts assigned. Setup grant billing and event records and update as needed. Update accounts for changes made to award documents for in systems for billing, drawdowns, and reporting activities. 
Troubleshoot billing problems.

Cash Management: Record cash receipts to correct funds through application of payment process for letter of credit collections. Monitor collections on assigned accounts until escalating over 90 day past due to AFC Manager.

Other: 
-Initiate and process journal entries to the various accounts and ledgers. Assist in the year-end closing of accounts and in the preparation of schedules for financial or payroll reports. 
-Provide support for sponsor audits as requested. 
-Provide backup to other Financial Research Administrators. 
-Serve as an accounting and financial analysis resource to other members of the Accounting and Financial Compliance Group, GCAs, BSCs and PIs. 
-Coordinate award closeouts for assigned departments and process closeouts in Banner workflow to final closeout. 
-Maintain working knowledge of federal financial regulations and sponsoring agency terms/conditions. 
-Provide information as requested by AFC and SPA management.

Monthly compliance checks/follow up with BSC.