Grants Finance Specialist

Iowa State University's Finance Service Delivery team is seeking a Grants Finance Specialist to support the College of Engineering in post-award grants-related activities.

About the role

This position offers the opportunity for hybrid work and requires the employee to reside in the state of Iowa by the start of employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Researches and understands any special conditions associated with the awards in a portfolio
• Monitors financial activity for an award portfolio, including overspends, cost sharing, and unallowable expenses, throughout the award lifecycle to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols regarding sponsor and university requirements
• Recommends and processes accounting adjustments to award expenditures to resolve issues of non-compliance or lack of funds
• Documents cost-share expenditures
• Processes effort reporting and adjustments for all Federal/Federal Flow Through awards
• Assists in budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and supplemental award line requests
• Provides and reviews sponsored funding financial reports
• Collaborates with team members and departmental customers to provide exceptional customer service
• Works closely with team members and departmental customers to resolve complex or unique situations, escalating to leadership if necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business-related field of study
• Experience with post-award financial management of grants, including the development of budget projections
• Experience in higher education/institutional setting
• Experience working remotely
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Experience with Workday Financial Management

Benefits

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Schedule

• Full time
• 12 months employed per year