University of Colorado · 1 week ago
Sponsored Project Financial Specialist (Open Rank, Intermediate to Principal)
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$52K/yr - $67K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz is a large educational institution employing over 4,500 individuals and instructing over 18,000 students. They are seeking a Sponsored Project Financial Specialist responsible for managing the financial aspects of sponsored projects, including award setup, invoicing, financial reporting, and compliance management.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Review all awards for terms and conditions, billing, payment information, and reporting requirements to perform the setup of the award
Ensure award data in InfoEd is accurate and complete
Track award files in the InfoEd system
Enter award data in the PeopleSoft grants module
Complete monthly and quarterly billing of contracts to create account receivables. Work with sponsors and departments for all invoicing concerns, questions, and actions
Submit invoices to sponsors according to award/contract requirements
Conduct the reconciliation of accounts receivable and open items to the general ledger in PeopleSoft while reviewing outstanding invoices
Prepare and submit financial reports
Perform tasks necessary to determine if changes are needed to bring the project into compliance
Determine if certain costs are allowed and that the project is within the authorized budget amount
Review the Trial Balance financial statement to examine the cash balance to determine the necessary decision and action(s) required to clear the cash residual or deficit
Monitor project budgets, indirect cost rates and charges, overspending, fiscal and sponsor compliance
Properly monitor portfolio by analyzing the tools to ensure that information is provided. If tools are lacking, this should be communicated to leadership for improvement opportunities and changes
Monitor projects throughout the life at least quarterly to ensure that revenues are applied correctly in PeopleSoft
Ensure that budget and billing limits are accurate
Monitor F&A and direct charges and quickly correct errors
Properly close, retire, and inactivate the assigned project no later than 120 days after the budget end date
Monitor the reallocation of expense approvals for compliance with various policies
Analyze each current and new check distribution lines within payroll expense transfers to ensure the percent of effort equals 100% and aligns with the justification provided
Examine Journal Entries to ensure the required documentation is provided which includes an explanation of the error that aligns with the actual transaction
Investigate all sub-award agreements for the budget period and analyze the language of the contract to determine if carry forward is allowed
Ensure changes are not required for the partially executed contract. If an error is found, communicate information back to the contracts team for further review and changes
Conduct regular meetings with departments and respond timely and professionally to emails and phone calls from sponsors, principal investigators, department administrators and other OGC units
In addition to the duties above, appointments at this level will serve as work leads over other Post Award Specialists and provide expert-level guidance and direction
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, public administration, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis
At least one (1) year of professional grants, contracts, finance, expense/federal reporting or related experience
A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, public administration, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis
At least two (2) years of professional grants, contracts, finance, expense/federal reporting or related experience
A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, public administration, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
At least three (3) years of professional grants, contracts, finance, expense/federal reporting or related experience
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
Strong, interpersonal, teamwork and customer service skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Access, and Word)
Excellent time and workflow management skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience in the administration of sponsored research or other central research-related office in higher educational institution, government, or other entity engaged in sponsored research
General accounting and/or financial experience
Experience with process documentation and process improvement
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
University of Colorado offers higher education and serving as the catalysts in business, arts, health, and community growth.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Colorado has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (184)
2024 (124)
2023 (163)
2022 (115)
2021 (86)
2020 (95)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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