Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Director, Sponsored Programs Accounting, the Sponsored Research Accountant is responsible for all aspects of accounting, billing, collection and reporting for restricted funds, inclusive of sponsored grants, contracts, gifts, endowments, and institutionally funded research and training programs, ensuring compliance with Federal regulations, sponsor/grantor requirements, and institutional policies and procedures.

Fully Remote!!!

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Ensure all tasks are performed timely, ensure progress against deadlines, and ensure accuracy of work performed. Manage the full lifecycle of sponsored project finances--including award setup, compliance with accounting and sponsor requirements, financial reporting and billing, budget and revenue reconciliation, invoicing and receivables, cost transfers and effort certification, and project close-out--to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to institutional and sponsor policies. Ensure compliance with sponsored research requirements by interpreting costing policies, maintaining current regulatory knowledge, supporting effort certification, and preparing audit documentation. Other duties as assigned to include but are not limited to: travel expense review, subaward management, internal billing processing, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles as acquired through the attainment of a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance from an accredited college/university and at least 2 years of experience in general ledger maintenance as described above. Prior experience within sponsored research, NIH grant experience highly preferred Demonstrated experience with GL accounting systems; experience in multi-company GL maintenance and reporting is preferred. Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting financial data and assisting with the preparation of financial reports, statements and/or projections in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with shifting responsibilities and priorities; ability re-prioritize efforts without losing sight of required outcomes.

Pay Range: $56,538 - $94,658 based on total related experience

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.


Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.