Principal Accountant

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Principal Accountant 494206 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States EERC Accounting/Finance Full-time Staff Salary/Position Classification $75,000+, dependent on experience, Annual, Exempt 40 hours per week 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability: Yes Purpose of Position Are you a numbers maestro with a keen eye for detail? Ready to spearhead a team of enthusiastic individuals dedicated to achieving financial excellence? If so, we want you on our team! We’re looking for a Principal Accountant to join our dynamic team at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)! Join the EERC, an international leader in energy and environmental research and a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota (UND), which gives our employees access to unbeatable benefits and tuition waivers.
Learn more about the EERC at undeerc.
org.
Be a part of cutting-edge research, engage with professionals who share your passion, and create work you can be proud of.
As a Principal Accountant, you will contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following: Review and oversee input of EERC annual budget and related reconciliations.
Maintain current knowledge on federal cost accounting standards and CFR 200, including allowability, applicability, and appropriateness on project funds.
Maintain current knowledge of state and university regulations and policies with respect to financial management of the EERC.
Provide input on policies as applicable.
Establish and maintain effective policies and procedures for internal control of financial data to ensure EERC compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and policies.
Develop new financial reports as needed/requested, and work with the programming team to automate reporting.
Analyze financial data using the university PS system.
Maintain working knowledge of university financial systems and their interface to EERC financial systems.
Represent the EERC as the liaison to UND Controller's Office, Resource Planning and Allocation, Transportation, and Facilities.
Review and approve various processes, budgets, and transactions such as journal entries, journal vouchers, Jaggaer bids, fleet vehicles, and surplus property ensuring allowability, applicability, and appropriateness.
Troubleshoot unusual transactions and errors.
Backup accountant duties when absent.
Develop annual VSL rate and monitor throughout fiscal year.
Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the accounting, payment, and payroll team.
Maintain a relationship and be a liaison with the Procurement/Travel team to work through issues and collaborate on payment and travel-related items.
Maintain relationship and be a liaison with the Budget Analyst team to work through issues and collaborate on proposal/project costs to determine allocability, allowability, and appropriateness.
Maintain a relationship and be a liaison with Contracts, Information Systems, Communications, Facilities, Safety, Technical Teams, etc.
, and work collaboratively on accounting related items.
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values customer service.
Develop and implement procedures for effective business operations.
Ensure team members receive appropriate training and professional development.
Establish and monitor team performance, assign and assess development goals, establish priorities, conduct performance reviews, administer salary adjustments.
Mentor and develop staff.
Review budgets and actual expenditures for allowability, applicability, and appropriateness.
Advise the Director of Business & Finance and other leadership members on financial issues, regulations, new policies, etc.
Educate project managers, fund managers, and support personnel in the financial aspect of managing sponsored agreements/non sponsored funds.
Contribute to the EERC’s strategic goals.
Represent the EERC professionally and be an effective liaison to university departments.
Maintain effective communication with the Director of Business & Finance, keeping them informed of critical issues and concerns.
Use inclusive practices to hire the most qualified team members.
Oversee employee performance, provide constructive feedback and coaching, and perform annual evaluations and midyear reviews.
Mentor your team, providing guidance, tools, and support needed for success in their job.
Identify development needs and opportunities and provide guidance on career pathways.
Exemplify and convey the importance of the EERC Core Values to employee success.
Ensure employees understand how they will be evaluated.
Maintain current personnel position descriptions and appropriate documents.
Communicate organizational information.
Required Competencies Business development skills Organizational leadership skills Experience with financial infrastructure Organizational/prioritization ability Excellent interpersonal/oral/written communication skills Proficient in Excel Use of Word, PowerPoint Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a bachelor’s degree with a minor in accounting 5 years of relevant progressive experience Experience with relevant policy issues Supervisory experience Experience implementing strategizing, aligning staff and resources to achieve goals, and building and directing a diverse multidisciplinary team Resume and cover letter Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in managing research subcontract and subrecipient financial reports Experience with university accounting, payroll, and payment processes Experience with the application of 2 CFR200 (uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards) Experience with PeopleSoft Experience with Recharge Centers The EERC is recognized as a global leader in developing clean, efficient energy solutions.
With a dedicated team of over 270, we collaboratively develop innovative technologies to power the world efficiently while safeguarding our air, water, and soil.
Trusted by over 1300 clients in 53 countries, our mission is to provide practical, pioneering solutions to the world’s energy and environmental challenges.
To Apply To ensure full consideration, application materials must be fully submitted by January 26th, 2024.
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.
Position Benefits Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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edu or contact us by phone at 701.
777.
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Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification.
If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.
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