DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
Under administrative review provides financial assistance to research study investigators and/or departmental administrators. Prepares budgets for submission to granting agencies performs daily grant and budget management activities monitors the status of available grant funds and prepares a variety of reports and analyses for use by management. Supervises the work of Finance Coordinator I and others as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in Business Accounting or related area with three years grant related accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Computer skills and the ability to develop financial spreadsheets required. Experience related to research projects preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides departmental administration and sections heads with detailed yearend reporting including trend analysis in research dollars and grant submissions.
- Prepares financial analysis of departmental units and accounts and other special projects as directed.
- Supervises Finance Coordinator I and other personnel handling complex financial duties. May also oversee a group of clerical employees.
- Monitors expenditures on numerous large grants and departmental accounts. Performs daytoday budget management of assigned funds and prepares regular reports and analyses on the financial status of accounts.
- Determines departmental fiscal requirements and prepares budgetary recommendations.
- Reviews all reports from the Controllers Office for accuracy. Resolves any discrepancies or problems.
- Maintains liaison with all levels of administration faculty and outside organizations to coordinate departmental business accomplish directives negotiate contracts and facilitate the resolution of problems.
- Establishes accurate financial projections by examining past and future expenditures to determine if adequate funds are available as needed. Reviews financial information with faculty investigators and/or departmental administrators to determine and implement distribution changes as appropriate.
- Develops drafts of budgets for the submission of grants and contracts for faculty investigators. Reviews completed grant applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Serves as a departmental liaison for grant and contract financial issues with the Controllers Office Research Development and other departments involved; establish a thorough understanding of the Medical School and granting agencies rules and regulations to avoid inappropriate expenditures.
- Provides sections with necessary information to complete merit process. Reviews merit increases for accuracy and sufficient funds.
- Establishes and maintains financial databases and files.
- Processes personnel change requests personnel requisitions purchase requisitions payroll accounts payable and other grantrelated expenses.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
- Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet abilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Comfortable office work environment
Required Experience:
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