Accounting, Billing Records, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Disbursements, Expense Tracking, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, Grant Administration/Management, Purchase Orders, Reimbursement
- Reviews incoming awards and award modifications, including related documents and proposals, and supports proper set up in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Communicates new award details to Principal Investigators and their staff, providing clarification as needed.
- Assists with monitoring balances and expenditures and supports the closeout of assigned grants and contracts.
- Prepares and documents various expense transfers and position distribution updates in coordination with other teams in the department.
- Assists Principal Investigators by preparing monthly financial reports and/or ad hoc projections as necessary to support their research projects.
- Prepare and/or approve financial transactions for assigned sponsored project accounts, including PCard approvals, purchase requisitions, disbursement vouchers, interdepartmental billing forms, expense reimbursements, and salary expense transfers as necessary to ensure that the appropriate accounts and object codes are used.
- Acts as a resource for interpretation of post award University and Sponsor guidelines.
- Answers incoming post award questions and researches as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of groups/individuals.
- Knowledge of basic accounting practices.