Grants and Contracts Specialist at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Grants and Contracts Specialist

The identified candidate must be able to : -

Performs post-award accounting duties for PITT/UPP Clinical trials and very complex grants and contracts. These duties include, but not limited to: - Reviewing agreements for payment terms - Reconciling -using new system at PITT for clinical trials and grants and contracts (which exports data to Excel) or UPMC PowerBI to export data to Excel - Invoicing - There will be training on the above, but it is expected for the individual to read and interpret guidelines, analyze and critical thought. - Essential Functions - Must be proficient in Excel, in particular developing budgets, creating formulas. - Must understand Debit/Credits - Create Invoices and understand how to file appropriately. - Coordinate with faculty and departments to gather necessary documentation. - Analyze and project financial data for grant budgets with account narratives, as applicable. - Ensure fiscal control and compliance with institutional policies

• Read and interpret guidelines, analyze and critical thought.

• Must be proficient in Excel, in particular developing budgets, creating formulas.
• Must understand Debit/Credits.
• Analyze and project financial data for grant budgets with account narratives, as applicable.
• 2-3 years of financial experience or internship in finance
• Bachelors in Finance required
• Strong Excel Skills: Be able to prepare budgets in Excel using raw data and using the Add, Subtract, Multiple, Divide, and sum functions, and Round functions in Excel
• Be able to copy and paste in Excel
• In summary, should be proficient in excel with calculations
• Ability to learn and navigate multiple institutional systems.
• Be able to take meeting notes and apply to the tasks assigned. Training is typically twice a week and between 3-6 hours a week.
• Able to run and interpret financial reports from the University system. And then data entry the expenses in an excel spreadsheet.
• Ability to read agreements and interpret the budgetary requirements
• Basic budget entry and revision sills within proposal development systems.
• Must be organized with their tasks and time management ensuring assignments are completed and met within the assigned time given.
• Ability to attend the mandatory University on-line learning session for Spars, Purchasing, Vincent. This is done independent of the department and is a requirement to have access to the above mentioned.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Department: Med-Neurology

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Work Schedule: M-F, Flexible 3 days

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Requested Pay Rate: 30.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter