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Senior Sponsored Research Financial Analyst

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Atlanta, Georgia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ September 6th, 2026
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Emory University is hiring a Senior Sponsored Research Financial Analyst who will manage post-award processing of grants and contracts within the Research Grants & Contracts department. The role involves providing account management, advising on research funding awards, monitoring expenditures for compliance, and assisting in the preparation of reports for federal and sponsoring agencies.

Highlights
  • Manage post-award processes for research grants and contracts.
  • Provide account reconciliation and support to principal investigators and research support staff.
  • Advise on funding awards and monitor accounting and procurement expenditures for compliance.
  • Assist with accounts payable/receivable processes and prepare reports for federal and sponsoring agencies.
  • Review contracts, maintain grant files, and monitor accounts receivable and deliverables.
  • Develop financial queries and reports, communicate with sponsors, and ensure contract compliance and closeout.
  • Requires proficiency in research/sponsored program financial management systems.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance and five years of professional experience in accounting or financial analysis, preferably in research accounting.
  • Position reports to Research Grants & Contracts department and supports academic departments.
  • Role offers a hybrid remote work option with residency required in the state of Georgia.

Senior Sponsored Research Financial Analyst Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University: 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.

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • This is a central job, reporting to Research Grants & Contracts (RGC). Responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts.
  • Provide account management, reconciliation, and resolution for principal investigators and research support personnel within a department or school.
  • Advise and interpret research funding awards, approve and/or monitor accounting and procurement expenditures consistent with regulatory and University practices, and provide direct support with accounts payable/receivable processes.
  • Routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
  • Other duties may include reviewing contracts, maintaining grant and contract files, reviewing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and 5 years professional accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs accounting, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

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.

Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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