Finance Coordinator I, Public Health Sciences

Department: Wake Forest University Health Sciences – Academic Public Health Sciences. Full‑time position; benefits eligible. 40‑hour work week, Monday‑Friday.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of grant‑related accounting experience.
• Computer skills and the ability to develop financial spreadsheets.
• Experience related to research projects preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Work environment

Comfortable office work environment.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and other differentials where applicable.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance‑based increases.
• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Pay

Pay range: $26.55 – $39.85 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.