The Billing Specialist of Sponsored Programs position performs duties relating to preparing and tracking invoices to agencies for Sponsored Programs, updating and maintaining grant budgets, preparing cost transfer journal entries, and tracking and reporting grants information.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field with two or more years of direct experience in billing and budgeting is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and two years grants management or invoice experience is preferred.
- Work experience specifically in non-profit or higher education grant accounting is preferred.
- Strong math skills and the ability to extract, process and analyze data in Excel using formulas and charts are required.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite are necessary.
- Ability to review and understand compliance documents such as award agreements, budgets, and sponsor guidelines is essential.
- Must have ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with College constituents.
- High quality organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, self-disciplined, and ability to handle a high volume of transactions and work with a team player mentality are essential skills for this position.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
