Monitors expenditure transactions on sponsored project accounts for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and financial compliance with university, state, federal, and sponsor requirements, and allows or disallows the transactions accordingly; advises and mentors other staff members in regards to complex financial transaction issues; provides experienced guidance to the faculty and departmental administrators on allowable expenditures and relevant federal and sponsor guidelines; escalates questions as needed to ensure efficient completion of tasks; ensures timely and efficient flow of information and file management in connection with proposals, award and other types of agreements, and sponsored project accounts; utilizes various internal and external systems (such as Kuali, FastLane, ASSIST, NIH Commons and Grants. Advises, mentors, and assists in the development and submission of grant proposals and explains complex issues to the staff and faculty investigators; provides review, approval and advice about proposal materials; investigates and answers questions from sponsors, researchers, fiscal officers, research administrators and others; counsels researchers and staff on the preparation of budgets, completion of certifications, and institutional information to ensure compliance with university policies, federal regulations, and sponsor guidelines; initiates action to resolve problems when necessary; assists faculty and staff in identifying documents or forms needed in connection with pending or funded projects; follows up on all correspondence to ensure that appropriate action is taken or information provided.