Performs post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares complex government reports and reviews routine reports. Facilitates accounting techniques and procedures to improve operations. Assists with managing special projects and budgeting functions.
• Responsibilities include post-award management and administration of complex grants, contracts and clinical trials
• Reviews current department policies and revises them as needed to adhere to ever changing federal and University policies.
• Analyzes and projects financial data to examine spending trends, staff coverage, and faculty effort across fiscal years.
• Collaborates with division administrator to develop fiscal year budgets for faculty.
• Tracks faculty incentive progress and compiles reports based on progress.
Sedentary position. Minimal physical effort.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Post-Award)
- Job Family: Research
- Job Sub-Family: Grants & Contracts
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
- Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
- Required Documents: Resume
- Optional Documents: Cover Letter