Restricted Fund Accountant

Detroit, MI (Hybrid: Onsite 1-2 days/week)

Contract (6 months)

Compensation: $40-45 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a large healthcare system in Michigan, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Restricted Fund Accountant for a 6-month contract position. This hybrid role requires onsite work in Detroit 1-2 days per week. As a Restricted Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for the post-award administration of sponsored research projects, including government and private grants, gifts, and internally funded projects. You will manage all accounting functions to ensure projects are conducted within budget guidelines and in compliance with funding agency requirements. Working both independently and collaboratively with the Fund Accounting Manager and Research Administration team, you will play a key role in maintaining accounting records, preparing financial reports, managing cost allocations, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with governmental fund and restricted accounting standards. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who values customer service, can manage multiple assignments, and communicates complex financial information effectively to diverse stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide financial information to management on direct research costs and assist principal investigators with fiscal management, including setting up new accounts and budgets.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure they are allowable, within budget, and compliant with funding agency guidelines.
• Perform financial analysis and projections of funding status; prepare and submit financial reports to awarding agencies.
• Participate in audits of expenditures and ensure accurate post-award administration of sponsored research projects.
• Maintain, review, and update accounting records, systems, and procedures for grants, contracts, and restricted funds.
• Utilize Oracle PeopleSoft database and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, including V-Lookups, and Word) for accounting functions and reporting.
• Manage multiple assignments and a high volume of tasks with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborate with the Fund Accounting Manager and Research Administration team to meet fiscal requirements and deliverables of grants and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with governmental fund/restricted accounting standards, including knowledge of CFR Part 200.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate complex financial analysis to a variety of staff members with different levels of financial knowledge.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field, preferably within a healthcare or research environment.
• Knowledge of CFR Part 200 and governmental fund/restricted accounting standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including V-Lookups) and Word.
• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft database.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills; ability to multitask and manage a large volume of assignments.
• Ability to present complex financial analysis to diverse audiences and provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Power BI experience is a plus.
• Must be local to Michigan and able to travel onsite to Detroit 1-2 days per week.

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