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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Accountant or Auditor or similar credential desired.
Experience working successfully with PIs and their administrative staff
Knowledge of or ability to learn Stanford's administrative and financial systems
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and one year of job related experience, or combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
· 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.
· Willingness and ability to understand and interpret university policies and procedures.
· Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.
· Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated expertise in Excel and web-based tools.
· Strong accounting skills; knowledge of basic accounting principles.
· Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum I and II while in position.
· Extreme attention to detail.
· Ability to work well independently, but also to seek assistance when needed.
· Excellent time management and organizational skills.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position.
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.
* - 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.