Assist the Chief Analyst and the Associate Managing Director in performing accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Interprets and implements TTUHSC El Paso policies related to contracts, grants, other restricted funds and unrestricted funds. Interpret and ensure adherence to sponsor terms and conditions, governing regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor-specific requirements. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, annual, and final financial reports for sponsors, donors, and internal stakeholders such as principal investigators (P - Is), Sponsored Programs, Clinical Research, Financial Aid Office, Treasury, and Institutional Advancement. Prepare regularly scheduled invoices for sponsored programs that operate on a cost reimbursement and fixed price basis. Ensure timely follow-up and proper application of payments. Process transactions through various accounting systems following established deadlines after a thorough review and interpretation of the substance of each transaction. Maintain adequate documentation to support each transaction. Serves as an intermediate approver and provides guidance for budget revisions, new fund requests, cost transfers, and grant travel vouchers, thoroughly reviewing submitted transactions according to established procedures. Ensure internal and external deadlines are met. Provide assistance to department administrators and staff on matters related to assigned fund classes, proactively communicating potential budget overruns, underspending, or necessary adjustments. Develop training, reports, and documentation regarding business processes and fiscal controls for the department and core offices Participate in the testing of new software, accounting systems, and report queries. Work closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Contracting, and Institutional Advancement as needed to fulfill all grant post-award responsibilities. Maintain a working relationship with Physical Plant Administration, Financial Aid Office, Treasury, IA Financial Services, Student Business Services, and other central offices to complete responsibilities related to other restricted funds. Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely financial documentation and explanations. Monitor project expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets and sponsor guidelines, including principles of allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Assist the Business Affairs department with other duties as needed during special projects or in response to staffing shortages. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.). Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution. Perform all other duties as assigned. Remain current with all licensure, certifications, and mandatory compliance and training requirements for this position. Performs central accounting and financial analysis functions with a focus on grant management, in accordance withestablished policies, procedures, and funding agency guidelines. Demonstrated competency in verbal and written communication, time management, accounting and analytical procedures. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and Power Point). Ability to learn complex financial information systems. Experience in fund accounting, Banner Finance, and IBM Cognos. Accounting experience in a higher education environment. Proficient in reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, and financial reporting Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 6 years.