What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Award Financial Analyst position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
Office of Sponsored Programs-621100
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
01/23/2025
Application Deadline
02/13/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title
Post Award Financial Analyst
Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number
00060450
Vacancy ID
NF0008867
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent
FTE
1
Hours per week
40
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
02/24/2025
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) supports and advances the University’s mission by providing leadership and expertise in research administration and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
The primary functions of OSP are to facilitate and manage all aspects of sponsored research administration including, but not limited to, proposal review, award negotiation, financial stewardship, compliance, and audit support for more than $1 billion in sponsored awards each year. OSR provides complete sponsored project life cycle support (sometimes known as pre-award and post-award services) to all University researchers and research administrators.
Positions in OSP thus serve these primary areas of responsibility: (1) program administration; (2) financial accounting and reporting, and cash management; (3) data management reporting and analysis; (4) audit and financial compliance, effort reporting, cost studies; and (5) operations support, and training and communications. As the official institutional signatory for the Chancellor, OSP is responsible for reviewing and authorizing proposal submissions, as well as negotiating and administering awards on behalf of the University. These activities include monitoring institutional compliance for research and training activities, proposal and post-award management services, billing and financial reporting, cash management, cost analysis and compliance, verification of technical, patent, and invention report submissions by Principal Investigators, award closeout, and the implementation of information technology into research administration activities.
The primary functions of OSP are to facilitate and manage all aspects of sponsored research administration including, but not limited to, proposal review, award negotiation, financial stewardship, compliance, and audit support for more than $1 billion in sponsored awards each year. OSR provides complete sponsored project life cycle support (sometimes known as pre-award and post-award services) to all University researchers and research administrators.
Positions in OSP thus serve these primary areas of responsibility: (1) program administration; (2) financial accounting and reporting, and cash management; (3) data management reporting and analysis; (4) audit and financial compliance, effort reporting, cost studies; and (5) operations support, and training and communications. As the official institutional signatory for the Chancellor, OSP is responsible for reviewing and authorizing proposal submissions, as well as negotiating and administering awards on behalf of the University. These activities include monitoring institutional compliance for research and training activities, proposal and post-award management services, billing and financial reporting, cash management, cost analysis and compliance, verification of technical, patent, and invention report submissions by Principal Investigators, award closeout, and the implementation of information technology into research administration activities.
Position Summary
This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
OSP’s centralized administrative functions facilitate the development and implementation of standardized policies & procedures across the University. They also provide training opportunities to improve University-wide efficiencies and communication in an effort to increase the quality of research administration.
The Post Award Financial Analyst performs various post-audit financial compliance functions to ensure adherence to federal & state regulations and University policies & procedures.
The position will perform the following:
OSP’s centralized administrative functions facilitate the development and implementation of standardized policies & procedures across the University. They also provide training opportunities to improve University-wide efficiencies and communication in an effort to increase the quality of research administration.
The Post Award Financial Analyst performs various post-audit financial compliance functions to ensure adherence to federal & state regulations and University policies & procedures.
The position will perform the following:
- Transactional reviews of expenses charged to sponsored projects
- Represent the University during audits
- Subrecipient monitoring, including audit report and invoice review
- Management of post-audit policies, procedures, and reviews to determine allowability of transactions charged to sponsored projects
- Generation of special reports as needed
- Post-award research accounting reviews of significant complexity
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidate must demonstrate possession of the following:
- Knowledge of financial systems and sub-systems (payroll, accounts payable, etc.)
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles
- Advanced computer skills and demonstrated use of Microsoft Excel functions and Word
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply the fiscal requirements of many sponsoring agencies
- Ability to analyze financial data from accounting systems
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Familiarity with a variety of funding sources and sponsored research contract language
- Experience with accounting systems in a University setting and with federal grants and post-award administration
- Working knowledge of applicable federal Circulars (Uniform Guidance, A-21 and A-133) and state regulations
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
