The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is a dynamic and innovative center dedicated to excellence in research, medical education, and clinical care. Our division is driven by over 90 faculty who are the pillar of strength in the Division's ongoing efforts for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
The Division is expanding its finance team that serves as the hub for all financial activities - sponsored and non-sponsored research and clinical activity associated with patient care. The Accountant will manage the post-award activities for a large volume and diverse set of complex federal and non-federal sponsored research projects, involving multiple principal investigators, sub-awards, and/or cross-school initiatives and clinical care financials. They will serve as a key resource for faculty, fellows, postdocs, and staff to assist with questions that arise during the post-award grant process, or with a faculty member's clinical activity. The candidate will be a key member of the finance team and serve as a liaison between faculty and staff in the division and with key stakeholders outside the division. The ideal candidate should enjoy interacting and collaborating with many diverse stakeholders and teams; be able to follow through in a fast-paced environment; adapt well to changing priorities; employ critical thinking in daily tasks; have excellent organizational, project management and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; and a commitment to the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
This position will be based on the Stanford campus and is eligible for hybrid and/or remote opportunities (working on-site and working from home) subject to operational need.
Duties include:
Perform structured analysis; conduct data mining; identify, clarify, and investigate discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develop solutions and processes.
Maintain, reconcile, review, combine, and validate financial data sets and accounts, utilizing financial reports, financial databases, and key financial information.
Contribute to development of budget, forecasting, and analyses to be used for key activities or decision making.
Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; assist in preparation of management information reports.
Resolve issues within immediate work unit; Perform preliminary analysis, recognize exceptions and recommend solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes.
Ensure works complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation.
Participate as a member of a project team and contribute to change management strategy through communication and collaboration with others.
Serve as a first line resource to client groups on matters in work unit.
Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back- up to other functions.
May supervise the day-to-day activities and provide on the job coaching and training to other staff, as needed.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Research administration experience.
Accounting or finance degree, or relevant years of experience.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
User knowledge and demonstrated experience of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
Understanding and ability to apply basic accounting skills and concepts.
Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
Basic project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Constantly sitting.
Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.
WORKING STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.
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