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University of Pittsburgh · 1 week ago

Post Award Administrator

Pittsburgh, PA

Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified Finance Research Administrator to support research operations with a primary focus on post-award administration. This role involves performing accounting duties for complex grants and contracts, preparing and monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts

Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets

Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure

Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents

Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets

Post-award responsibilities include reconciling accounts, downloading and analyzing financial data, and preparing profit and loss statements accompanied by clear narrative explanations of account activity

Ability to read, interpret, and administer NIH awards and other sponsored research agreements within the department

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting established deadlines

Ability to provide accurate and timely post-award financial reconciliations to supervisors and team members

Project Monitoring, Project Administration, Ensure Compliance with Grant Requirements, Managing Timelines and Deliverables, Prepare Financial reports/documents

Qualification

Grants administrationAccounting principlesFinancial reconciliationNIH awards interpretationProject monitoringManaging timelinesPreparing financial reportsMulti-tasking

Required

Proven experience in grants and contracts administration with a strong understanding of accounting principles

Ability to read, interpret, and administer NIH awards and other sponsored research agreements within the department

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting established deadlines

Ability to provide accurate and timely post-award financial reconciliations to supervisors and team members

Bachelor's Degree

2 years of experience

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees