The Department of Neurology is looking for a Grants Contract Specialist. The Grants Contract Specialist would perform pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets. In addition, perform pre- and post-award accounting for clinical trials, this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to go over financials.
** Will start out in office and can transition to Hybrid or fully remote once trained.
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.
Perform Pre and Post Award accounting for grants and clinical trials. This will include budget negotiations. Will work with federal, nonfederal foundations, and industry sponsors. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to go over financials.
Position is mostly sedentary. Must be able to get around a university setting.
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