La Jolla Institute for Immunology · 1 week ago
Research Finance Analyst
9420 Athena Cir, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expLa Jolla Institute for Immunology is seeking a Research Finance Analyst responsible for facilitating proper post-award accounting and reporting of grant and/or contract funds. The role involves managing funding for multiple labs, monitoring grants, and ensuring compliance with federal and non-federal regulations.
BiotechnologyEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Manage funding for 8-10 labs
Monitor grants ending and consult with PIs about changes needed 2-6 months prior to grant end date
Work with PIs to identify grants with potential over/underspends and suggest alternative spending solutions in a timely manner
Updates and provide analysis for lab forecasts no less than quarterly
Maintain files related to all portfolio funding
Respond to lab inquiries and requests
Follow-up on quarterly effort certifications
Review personnel allocations with labs/PIs and adjust effort accordingly
Process Labor Distribution Instruction (LDI) forms per lab request
Update Corporate-Sponsored Research Agreements (CSRA) Fee spreadsheet to ensure PIs and Labs are receiving their portion of the Admin Fee
Meet and communicate with PIs and/or lab managers no less than monthly
Send reminders to subcontractors of balances and final invoice due dates and respond to inquiries
Assist manager with year-end subaward accrual
Review, obtain approval from PI and send subcontractors’ invoices to Accounts Payable (AP) to process
Prepare and submit financial reports for all portfolio related funding
Work with OSR to respond to financial inquiries from prime awardees
Complete appropriate forms for transfer of grants to other institutions as requested
Assist Manager with Single Audit and Financial Audit Requests
Review and allocate core chargebacks for labs every month
Review monthly Payroll journal entries
Review expense reports, AMEX reconciliations and other payment requests in Accounts Payable folders
Review terms and conditions of new/renewed funding and complete budget set-ups
Input and review budget adjustments as needed
Notify labs and admin departments regarding grants ending each month
Maintain system rules for funds available for purchase orders and core chargebacks
Closeout grants via journal entry and/or budget adjustment within 30-60 days of budget end date
Other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
B.S./B.A with 2 or more years of prior accounting related experience desired
Excellent excel skills needed
Must have organizational skills and communicate effectively with others
Working knowledge of GAAP required
Federal and non-federal grant accounting or administration experience required
Ability to work remotely as required
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Paid sick leave
Contributions to a retirement plan (403B)
Company
La Jolla Institute for Immunology
"Sometimes in science there are so many people trying to answer the same question that it's good to stray off in another direction," Mitchell Kronenberg, Ph.D., LJI Professor.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.3MKey Investors
The Conrad Prebys Foundation
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2024-09-18Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Joel Martin, Ph.D.
Managing Director and Chief Business Officer
M
Makoto Nonaka
Founding President
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