Intermediate Financial Account Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on May 6, 2023
Title: Intermediate Financial Account Coordinator
Location: Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Posted Date: May 2, 2023
Organization: UPCI Fiscal
Description: Performs post-award accounting duties for moderately complex grants and contracts. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves routine issues, and provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares routine financial reports and government reports. Recommends operational improvements.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post-Award)
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Grants %26 Contracts
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: M-F
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
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
Optional Documents: Cover Letter
Essential Functions: The incumbent will serve as a Financial Account Coordinator for the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Responsibilities include post-award management and administration of grants and contracts (including clinical trials) along with non-sponsored research commitments for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center faculty. Specific duties include: Post-award management of grant and clinical trial funds: verification, approval, and processing of expenditures for accuracy and compliance with University and sponsoring agency guidelines; provide investigators with monthly financial reports; billing and other general fiscal duties for specified grants/contracts. Management of non-sponsored research accounts that relate to specific faculty members and coordination of reporting between all accounts within a faculty member's portfolio. Monitor activity of the University's Sponsored Project Accounting Department as it interfaces with the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Fiscal operation. With input from investigators and assistance from Senior Financial Account Coordinators or Manager, formulate complex budgets and budget justifications reflective of the proposed research. Work closely UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Clinical Research Services to determine clinical and contract milestones achieved. Initiate invoices and follow-up correspondence for revenue collection. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines as well as be a team player required. The incumbent must learn University policies and procedures as well as external funding source guidelines.
Physical Effort: Little physical effort is required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
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