FINANCIAL OFFICER II

Position Summary:

Manages and has significant authority for financial operations of larger, more complex units. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: develops and administers budgets and financial systems, projects revenue, space and facility planning, grants management, regulatory compliance. Monitors adherence to and follows established guidelines, policies and procedures for assigned unit. Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Establishes and maintains accurate financial management databases. Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources. Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with University accounting system. May oversee billing and collections operations, including third party reimbursement and direct patient billing for some units. May manage revenue producing activity. May manage the entire or parts of the accounting function for assigned unit. Typically supervises office support and/or professional staff which could include hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline and, if necessary, discharge. Handles other duties as assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliation of all research and research-intensive faculty GA and GL project accounts.
• Manages financial database and systems, provides financial guidance to faculty and staff.
• Manage entire accounting function for radiology research administration.
• Assists with financial projections for GA and GL project accounts with faculty dashboards.
• Manages post award activities for several assigned grants, including: reconciles accounts on a monthly basis, resolving discrepancies; communicates with faculty on any project-related issues; processes salary reclassifications and funding source changes; effort reporting and recertification; Over The Cap compensation reporting; prepares and reviews quarterly/monthly invoices, communicates with sponsor on project invoicing issues; processes grant-related payment requests, purchase order requisitions, travel reimbursements and any other grant-related financial transactions; prepares, submits, and processes re-budget requests; ensures grant budgets are maintained and spent according to sponsor guidelines while adhering to UAB policy.
• Develops and reviews proposed budgets and budget justifications; calculates faculty effort on sponsored projects; calculates and verifies project indirect costs.
• Manages and facilitates subcontract submissions.
• Responsible for timeline development, file management, and administratively managing multiple large or complex grant program applications and awarded programs.
• Prepares submissions in sponsor online portals
• Assist with budget development, reconciliation, agency guideline interpretation, file management, and all documentation related to various progress reports, just-in-time submissions, along with no-cost extensions, vendor management, and contractual agreements.
• Assist with the management of departmental sponsored programs' activities (interaction with departmental and centralized grant administration and grant accounting personnel activities.)
• Prepares and reviews internal and external research submissions for adherence to established institutional policies and procedures, compliance with funding opportunity announcements and sponsor guidelines, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Post-award management portfolio administration.
• Prepares and reviews internal and external research submissions for adherence to established institutional policies and procedures, compliance with funding opportunity announcements and sponsor guidelines, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $55,180 - $70,000

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

• Hard skills: UAB Oracle and pre and post grants management, Budgeting, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Soft: Ability to manage various financial aspects Ability to problem-solve Ability to work independently Interpersonal skills Knowledge of billing and collections Knowledge of cost accounting and budget systems

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