ORA Service Center Research Cost Analyst 3, Full Time
Core
Administers billing audits and quality control for institutional service centers to ensure accurate, compliant charging of sponsored and non-sponsored research projects.
Role type
Senior financial auditor (research compliance)
Builds
Accurate billing records and audit documentation for federal and institutional compliance
Domain
Higher education research administration and cost accounting
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial auditing, forensic accounting, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Microsoft Excel (Power Query), data reconciliation, risk-based auditing
Preferred skills
Experience in healthcare or research environments, knowledge of federal grant regulations
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, electronic usage systems, financial systems
Responsibilities
Conduct routine and risk-based audits of service center billing activity; Reconcile billed amounts against documented units of service; Audit cost pool inputs for rate development; Issue formal audit findings and oversee corrective actions; Maintain official audit documentation for federal Single Audits; Provide quality control guidance and training to service center managers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC