Compliance Analyst (hybrid)

at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Opening Id: 50675

Department: Acctg Svcs Res & Spon Prog
Salary/Grade: EXS/7

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Compliance, Accounting for Research and Sponsored Programs (ASRSP), the Compliance Analyst will perform day-to-day management of sponsored program compliance activities. This position provides expertise to facilitate and oversee audit and compliance activities for sponsored projects administered by ASRSP. This position also serves as a liaison with internal and external auditors. This role requires knowledge of overall grant administration, cost principles and the ability to interpret sponsors’ and University policies and guidelines. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Please note: The main operations are located in the Evanston office with 20% presence in the Chicago office required.

Specific Responsibilities:

Audit Support

• Assist with various audit activities for the annual Single Audit and other sponsored project audits. 
• Retrieve data for and liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures on Federal Awards (SEFA) for the annual Single audit process using NUFinancials queries and existing Access databases.
• Assist with preparation of responses to audit findings, special reports, and requests for information.
• Monitor sub-recipient compliance in accordance with the Single Audit requirements.

General Compliance

• Serve as a liaison with ASRSP and other research administration to ensure consistency in interpretation of sponsor guidelines, research compliance and processes.
• Participate in identifying, developing, and maintaining institutional policies and procedures based on applicable federal, state, and local government regulations.
• Review sponsored project attributes that have direct impact on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) reporting.