Finance Coordinator I, Public Health Sciences

About the role

Under administrative review, provides financial assistance to research study investigators and/or departmental administrators. Assists in preparation of budgets for submission to granting agencies, performs daily grant and budget management activities, monitors the status of available grant funds and prepares a variety of reports and analyses for use by management. Comfortable office work environment.

Responsibilities

• Experience related to research projects preferred.
• Monitors expenditures on numerous large grants and departmental accounts.
• Performs day-to-day budget management of assigned funds, prepares regular reports and analyses on the financial status of grant accounts.
• Establishes accurate financial projections by examining past and future expenditures to determine if adequate funds are available as needed.
• Reviews financial information with faculty investigators and/or departmental administrators to determine and implement distribution changes as appropriate.
• Assists with drafts of budgets for the submission of grants and contracts for faculty investigators.
• Reviews completed grant applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Acts as a departmental liaison for grant and contract financial issues with the Controller's Office, Research Development, and other departments involved.
• Establishes a thorough understanding of the Medical School and granting agencies' rules and regulations to avoid inappropriate expenditures.
• Under administrative review, may plan and direct the work of section or department clerical and accounting staff.
• May process bi-weekly payroll.
• Establishes and maintains financial databases and files.
• Participates in the preparation of the departmental budget or annual report.
• Processes personnel change requests, personnel requisitions, purchase requisitions, payroll, accounts payable and other grant-related expenses.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related area with two years' grant related accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Computer skills and the ability to develop financial spreadsheets required.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet abilities.