Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Post-Award)

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.

Med-Family Medicine

The Departments of Family Medicine & Dermatology seek an experienced Grants & Contracts Post-Award Specialist to join our team!

The incumbent will work closely with the Departments' pre-award personnel, and will be responsible for performing all post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts; monitoring account activity, performing internal audits, resolving complex issues, and providing policy and procedure interpretation; preparing complex government reports and reviewing routine reports; facilitating accounting techniques and procedures to improve operations; and, assisting with managing special projects and budgeting functions.

Essential Functions

• Performs post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts; prepares and submits invoices, re-budgets projects, and sets up sub-awards and contracted services agreements; coordinates the purchasing of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors account activity, including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions; performs internal audits and resolves complex issues.
• Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation.
• Prepares complex reports to federal and sponsoring agencies; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports.
• Develops and implements accounting techniques, policies, and procedures to reduce expenses and improve operations.
• Assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.
  
  

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary.

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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

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification

N/A

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Work Arrangement

Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

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

Not Applicable