Grants & Contracts Specialist IV
Med-Pharmacology and Chemical Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005587)
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts; oversees and approves invoices, cost analyses, re-budgeting projects, sub-awards, journal entries, and supply purchases. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets; processes amendments, modifications, extensions, and terminations of contracts; arbitrates claims and complaints; serves as a primary contact for all accounting and regulatory issues. Monitors account activity including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions; performs internal audits and processes budget modifications. Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders including all federal and public accounting agencies and firms. Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation.
Job Summary
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.
Essential Functions
Excellent analytical and communications skills as well as multi-tasking throughout the workday.
Physical Effort
Position is generally sedentary, but sometimes physically uncomfortable; frequently requires maintaining a sitting posture, stooping, or bending, some very light lifting, such as one or two reams of paper, may be required. Also walking around campus and the Oakland area.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award)
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter
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