Full TimeDays8 Hours M-F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (with some variable hours)The Research and Grants Finance Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently oversee awards and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
The incumbent manages several awards with different requirements, regulations, and deadlines. Prepares and submits invoices for fixed price awards based on enrollment or milestones. Works with departmental PIs and other team members as well as colleagues in other departments.

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• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and/or regulations (e.g., indirect cost, federal cost principles, contract and grant policies, agency guidelines, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc
• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor’s guidelines

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