Grant Financial Analyst III - Neurosurgery

Scheduled Hours40

Position SummaryThe Department of Neurosurgery is looking for an experienced Research Finance professional to work with the Director of Research in meeting the goals of the Department research mission. The ideal candidate will possess attention to detail, superb customer service, be team-oriented, and have a passion for grant finances.

The Grant Financial Analyst III is responsible for all post-award activities for their assigned portfolio, may assist with other portfolios as needed, and special projects as assigned. The GFA III will work independently with minimal supervision on reporting, fund management, collaboration with PIs, and documentation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison to accounting departments to resolve accounting issues and manage year-end process.
• Tracks and maintains online database of grants submitted, awarded, rejected, etc.
• Works with PIs to provide fund management and make any necessary budgetary changes.
• Approves purchasing documents and provides guidance to purchasing staff on appropriate expenditures according to specific grant policies.
• Updates and forecasts grant expenditures for faculty grant portfolios.
• Ensures timely implementation of contracts and subcontracts by managing processes, examining information and complying with necessary requirements of OSRS.
• Creates, addresses, and processes correspondence of moderate to high complexity with granting agencies, i.e. inquiries, carry forward requests, change in effort requests, no cost extensions, equipment purchase, and budget reallocation requests).
• Obtains signatures and forwards grant financial status reports to PI and senior leadership.
• Monitors invoices for outgoing subawards.
• Coordinates the necessary support with internal and external requests for grant-related information (i.e. current biosketches, trainee information, human/animal protocol approvals, and other support).
• Responsible for closure of grant accounts. Submits final progress report and final invention statement (if applicable) to the appropriate agency.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of departmental grant financial operations, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, program budgets, revenue reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis.

• May assist with pre-award activities including:
  • Coordination of proposal submission, including gathering of all materials from collaborating researchers and teams
  • Coordination and development of proposal budgets and justifications
  • Monitoring and adjusting Other Support documents
  • Tracking report due dates and coordinating on-time submission of all materials needed
  • Maintaining knowledge of regulatory compliance and agency/university guidelines
  • Recording and reporting on proposal and award history

• May be responsible for Center Grant duties in some departments:
• Manages Cores and Subcores, program income, bridge/seed and institutional funds.  Provides monthly financial reports to the Program Director and Core/Subcore Directors.  Serves as financial resource for the entire Center.
• Performs data gathering, analysis and report on Center major equipment inventories, maintenance and replacement, along with annual financial and strategic planning.
• Designs and implements reporting database for Cores/Subcores to track services for billing purposes.  Performs data gathering, analysis and reports for the Cores/Subcores and forecasts anticipated annual expenses and program income.
• Prepares, sends, and monitors invoices for services performed by the Cores.  In addition, reconciles the service funds each month.
• Assists in the preparation of all financial and summary information, including investigators, grants, publications and Core use, for the Director/Associate Director meetings, annual progress report and renewal.
• Performs role as liaison for Program Director in communicating policies and procedures to Center Investigators, Core/Subcore Directors, Administrators and Staff in daily operations directly related to the research associated with the Center.
• Distributes, monitors, tracks and reports on performance survey results provided by Center Investigators who have utilized the Centers’ Core/Subcore services.
• Responsible for coordinating all Center lectures, scientific forums, workshops, as well as advertising via e-mails/flyers/posters, etc.
• Participates in all Center-related meetings and symposiums. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SUBS system.
• Knowledge of Research Management Services (RMS).
• Knowledge of agency guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Accounting Processes, Adobe Acrobat, Analytical Thinking, Computerized Accounting, Grant Administration, Interpersonal Influence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Oral Communications, Workday, Written Communication

GradeG12

Salary Range$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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