Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Post Award)

Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Post Award)

Med-Pathology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002016)

Job Summary

Performs post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts and approves account and accounting functions. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, provides policy and procedure interpretation, and serves as main point of contact for regulatory and accounting issues. Prepares complex government reports and reviews routine reports. Facilitates accounting techniques and procedures to improve operations. Manages special projects and prepares budget.

Essential Functions

• Incumbent will assist both academic and clinical administrators in performing day-to-day activities related to the research function of the department. They will analyze and interpret data pertinent to grant management, budgeting and financial statements.
• Maintains and monitors Sponsored Research and Departmental financial accounts: Sets up new grant in department accounting system; seeks faculty input on appropriate grant personnel effort and time periods prior to changing SPARs
• Meet with faculty quarterly about the status of their grants and personnel distribution
• Prepares financial closing memos on grants to Research/Cost Accounting Department
• Resolves Sponsored Projects Overdrawn Account Balances monthly
• Monitors levels monthly on all closed accounts
• Archives closed account files
• Assists Post Award Account Manager with quarterly SPAR certification process
• Levels cleared on each active account before the last working day of the month
• Clear and consistent communication both written and oral
• Exercises discretion with any confidential information
• Cooperation and flexibility with colleagues and supervisors

Physical Effort

This position is basically a sedentary position with some walking, lifting and xeroxing.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (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 8:30-5:00

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: Yes

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: Not Applicable

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