GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Henry Ford Health System Fund Accounting department is currently seeking a Financial Consultant to join our team. This position is responsible for the post-award administration of sponsored research projects, including government grants and contracts, private agency grants, gifts and internally-funded projects. This includes all accounting functions to ensure projects are carried out within budget guidelines as set forth by the funding agencies. this position performs daily accounting duties of moderate difficult complexity as well as performs routine review and maintenance of accounting records, systems, and procedures. With direction of the Fund Accounting Manager, but using a high level of autonomy, assists the Fund Accounting Manager and Research Administration team with managing fiscal requirements and deliverables of grants and contracts. He/she actively works hand-on with the oversight of the provision of specialized services in accounting: general ledger, preparation of agency financial reports, cost allocations, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash reconciliation, monitoring and financial reporting, governmental Fund/Restricted Accounting, and compliance.
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