Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine and complex accounting activities requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and ability to respond accordingly.
• Oversees activity on various accounts.
• Analyzes past and current data and prepares expense projections and operational forecasts.
• Assists with audits.
• Designs and generates routine ad hoc reports and graphs.
• May maintain grants and assist with budgets.
• Coordinates computer operations.
• Conceptualizes projects and follows through.
• May provide direction to less experienced staff concerning accounting issues.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and one year of professional accounting experience OR equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Oversee activities on multiple projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assisting and ensuring the integrity of our financial practices align with policies.
• Designing and generating reports that provide insights to faculty regarding non-sponsored and sponsored projects.
• Coordinating and processing Emory Express requisitions/purchase orders.
• Providing guidance to less experienced faculty, staff, and students on relevant accounting issues.
• Analyzing past and current financial data to prepare accurate expense projections and forecasts for non-sponsored projects and assisting with projections on sponsored projects.
• Analyzing historical accounting data to aid faculty in both short and long-range financial planning. Maintain proper accounting controls and procedures while correcting account balances, as necessary.
• Performing day-to-day accounting tasks, as well as assisting in year-end close out, prepare, develop, and monitor budgets, and conduct indirect cost analyses.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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