Grant Coordinator RESEARCH NEUROLOGY
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryThe Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute comprises the largest Neurology network within the United States. Combined the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery annual research operations are nearly $0.5B. To efficiently support a financial enterprise this size strong emphasis is placed on recruiting agile career-oriented team members as partners to our stakeholders. Within this dynamic support team is the role of a Grant Financial Coordinator. This role primarily handles accounts payable procedures across the full lifecycle of grant-funded expenditures. The role meticulously documents and processes invoices non-employee payments and non-tangible purchase order requests ensuring expenses comply with specific grantor regulations. Maintaining strong vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments is critical.
Responsible for managing and coordinating the financial aspects of research grants and funding by working closely with researchers finance teams and external funding agencies to ensure compliance with grant requirements financial reporting and budget management. Plays a critical role in supporting research activities by facilitating grant applications monitoring funding allocations and providing financial guidance to research teams.
Does this position require Patient Care
No
Core Responsibilities
-Accounts Payable Processing: Review code and process invoices check requests and employee expense reports associated with various grants.
-Compliance & Allocation: Ensure all expenditures adhere to internal policies and external sponsor/grantor guidelines. Verify that costs are accurately allocated to the correct grant budgets.
-Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconcile grant accounts payable sub-ledgers against the general ledger. Prepare financial tracking spreadsheets and spend-down reports for Principal Investigators (PIs) and program managers.
-Audit Preparation: Maintain scanned receipts contracts and supporting documentation so they are readily available for programmatic and financial audits.
-Vendor & Subrecipient Management: Process payments for subawardees. Resolve payment discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner
Essential Functions
-Collaborate with researchers and research administration teams to develop grant applications and proposals.
-Monitor and ensure compliance with grant terms conditions and regulations.
-Prepare and submit financial reports to funding agencies in compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
-Work with researchers to develop project budgets ensuring they align with grant guidelines and funding limitations.
-Collaborate with finance teams to ensure appropriate coding allocation and documentation of grant-related expenses.
-Ensure adherence to institutional policies as well as relevant regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. IRB approvals human subjects protection conflicts of interest).
-Foster effective relationships with researchers finance teams and external funding agencies.
Qualifications
Education
-Associates Degree Finance required or Associates Degree Accounting required or Associates Degree Related Field of Study required
Experience
-Grant administration experience research experience or related 1-2 years required
Key Qualifications
-Education:Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is highly preferred but not required.
-Experience: (1-3) years of accounts payable bookkeeping or grant accounting experience.
-Hard Skills:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel accounting software (e.g. Workday) and a high-level attention to detail.
-Soft Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments and a firm grasp of non-profit or public sector accounting standards.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of grant funding processes financial reporting and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in budget development and financial management including tracking and reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide accurate and insightful analysis.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple grants and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers finance teams and external stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting and documentation.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$19.85 - $28.30/HourlyGrade
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