T32 Research Administrator (Finance and Accounting Analyst 2)

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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience.
• Prior Academic Health Center or relevant financial specific experience performing analysis related to operational improvements and business cases.
• Highly proficient with use of PC including database and spreadsheet applications.
• Intermediate spreadsheet skills, including complex functions, formulas, and formatting.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Understanding of financial reporting concepts such as cost accounting and net present value analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of NIH T, F, and K mechanisms and associated post-award administration requirements.
• Expertise in sponsored project financial management, compliance, labor distribution, and effort reporting.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable guidance.
• Demonstrated success partnering with faculty, administrators, and institutional stakeholders in a complex academic research environment.
• Willingness to learn new systems (i.e., XTrain, InfoEd, etc) that lean toward Pre-award
• Commitment to continuous process improvement, customer service, and operational excellence.

Additional Details

Telework schedule as agreed upon between manager and staff. If desired, employee may reserve an office to work on campus, but it is not mandatory.