Research Accounting Specialist
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Research Accounting Specialist supports the financial management of sponsored projects from billing through closeout. This role prepares invoices and reports, monitors outstanding payments, and keeps grant records accurate and up to date. The position works closely with sponsors and internal departments to resolve financial issues and provide supporting documentation. It also helps ensure that sponsored project activity follows applicable sponsor requirements, accounting standards, and institutional procedures.
This position is remote within Texas.
Job Duties- Creates invoices and financial reports for sponsored projects and makes sure they are completed according to sponsor guidelines and due dates.
- Checks transactions, account balances, and backup documentation to find discrepancies and determine whether corrections are needed.
- Updates grant and financial information in the appropriate systems so records remain accurate and current.
- Contacts sponsors about unpaid invoices and helps address billing or payment issues.
- Collects and prepares supporting documents for sponsor inquiries, audits, and project closeouts.Keeps financial records and documentation organized and complete for future reference.
- Makes sure financial work follows institutional procedures, sponsor terms, and applicable accounting standards.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. Four years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- No experience required with Bachelor’s degree.
- Prior experience working in a research academic setting or comparable environment, a plus.
- High proficiency in Excel.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Finance & Accounting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Accounting Specialist roles across Baylor College of Medicine's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Finance & Accounting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,716 - £53,272 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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