Senior Grants Financial Specialist-Post Award-4

The Senior Grants Financial Specialist is responsible for managing the financial aspects of grants and sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing grants and sponsored projects
• Strong understanding of financial principles, reporting requirements, and budget monitoring for grant-funded projects
• Proficiency in Workday for financial reporting, invoicing, and grant management
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, reconcile accounts, and generate accurate financial reports
• Strong ability to review financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funding requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot financial discrepancies, resolve grant compliance issues, and implement process improvements
• Strong skills in Workday, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), and other financial reporting tools
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with PIs, administrators, and funding agencies
• Ability to manage multiple grants, deadlines, and reporting requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to handle sensitive financial data with discretion and integrity
• Consistently maintains good attendance and punctuality, ensuring timely completion of financial tasks, reporting deadline, and grant related responsibilities