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Research Administrator I - Cash Management Specialist
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Position Number: 1869370
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Research Administrator I - Cash Management Specialist
Lubbock
20660BR
Accounting Services

Position Description
Performs routine pre-award and/or post-award sponsored programs activities associated with management and oversight of the life cycle of awards.

Major/Essential Functions

Prepare departmental cash deposits in accordance with institutional and departmental policy and procedure; reconcile and maintain the cash clearing fund, submit weekly JV to apply cash receipts to appropriate grant receivables (including financial aid), and work with accounting team as needed
Process direct pay and sub-award payments in accordance with departmental policy and procedure; submit weekly cash match JV
Assist with collection efforts of sponsored project accounts receivable aging in accordance with institutional policy and procedure
Assist the accounting team with documentation needs for sponsored project billings and assist with documentation needs for audits (internal or external)
Other duties as assigned (assist with sponsored project record retention, testing new and existing systems, other team projects, and maintain position desk manual)
Customer service experience
Work consistently in a team environment
Demonstrate competency in verbal and written communication, time management, accounting or analytical procedures, problem-solving, and decision-making. Ability to learn complex information systems and proficiency in Excel and Word
Experience in research administration (including Federal regulations and institutional policy), fund accounting, Banner, and/or Cognos. General knowledge of higher education administration

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications
Business-related degree, CPA or candidate, CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate.

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