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Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and three years of job related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong math and accounting skills; knowledge of fund accounting principles
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently, but also to seek assistance when needed.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated expertise in Excel and web-based tools.
• Willingness and ability to understand and interpret university policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and stay updated about university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) to properly administer sponsored projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of terminology, such as compliance, title, sub-contractor, consultant, audit, and accounting review.
• Experience working successfully with PIs and their administrative staff
• Available to work before / after normal business hours, when such hours are necessary to ensure completion of other time sensitive work
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Stanford administrative and financial systems
Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility
Certifications and Licenses:
• Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position.
• Certified Accountant or Auditor or similar credential desired.
Physical Requirements*
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.
• Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
* - 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.
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.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work 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.
How to Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. Your one-page cover letter should briefly describe your background in customer service and provide examples of your experience with attention to detail, responsiveness, and decision-making
We are unable to provide Sponsorship for this position.
Thank you for your interest!