Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide support to principal investigators and University administrators with the post-award management of grants and contracts. This includes ensuring compliance with Federal Regulations and requirements set forth by Sponsoring Agencies. Research Accounting works in tandem with the Office of Research to provide exceptional service to the University Community as well as external representatives of federal and non-federal sponsoring agencies. This function reports directly to the University Controller.
Overview of Research Accounting Responsibilities and Services Provided:
- Banner set-up for new awards after documentation is received from the awarding agency by the Office of Research .
- Set up of Budget in Banner once the Duquesne University Grant Award Notice is distributed by the Office of Research.
- Timely and Accurate post-award accounting.
- Post budget transfers to grant funds upon request.
- Review and authorize Scheduled Payroll Authorizations, Personnel Requisitions and Employee Contracts to ensure adequate budget exists prior to Human Resources processing the payments.
- Invoice agencies and/or subcontractors for reimbursement of grant expenditures.
- Prepare interim and final financial reports according to grant agreement specifications.
- Facilitating Time and Effort Certification on an annual basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE LOCATION & HOURS
Amy Pardini We are located on the 2nd floor
Research Accounting Analyst of the Administration Building.
204 Administration Building Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30pm
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Tel: 412-396-5455
Fax: 412-396-1603
Email: goodmana@duq.edu
Current Facilities and Administrative (Indirect Cost) Rate is 68%
--effective 7/1/2009 - 6/30/2012
-back to Controllers Main
