Budget & Grants Specialist — Remote/Hybrid

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Financial Officer I to support the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, including the Engelhardt Research Lab and the Cystic Fibrosis Center. You will assist with procurement, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.

The position interacts with faculty, investigators, staff and vendors to ensure transactions comply with UAB policies and regulatory requirements, monitors budgets, prepares reports, and supports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and two years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors assigned financial accounts and budgets, reviews expenditures, reconciles accounts, and assists with identifying discrepancies and resolving financial issues.
• Provides routine financial analysis, projections, and budget information to support departmental planning and fiscal management.
• Assists with the development, monitoring, and administration of departmental and sponsored research budgets and maintains accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Supports procurement and supply chain activities by coordinating the purchase and receipt of goods and services, monitoring orders, researching purchasing and payment issues, and communicating with vendors and appropriate University departments.
• Interacts with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and other University financial offices to facilitate timely processing of requisitions, invoices, payments, and other financial transactions in accordance with UAB policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains financial tracking tools, databases, and other systems used to monitor expenditures, commitments, purchasing activity, and available funds.
• Prepares financial reports, statements, projections, and other analyses for departmental leadership, investigators, and other appropriate personnel.
• Monitors financial activity for compliance with university policies, sponsored research requirements, and applicable accounting practices.
• Provides financial support for grants and contracts, including assisting with budget development, expenditure monitoring, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and related administrative activities.
• May assist with grant and contract setup, modifications, closeout activities, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides guidance and financial support to faculty, staff, investigators, and other departmental personnel regarding purchasing processes, account management, budget availability, financial policies, and appropriate use of university and sponsored funds.
• Serves as a liaison between the assigned unit and appropriate University financial, purchasing, and administrative offices.
• May assist with departmental personnel and payroll-related financial activities, including reviewing personnel expenses and coordinating required financial or personnel documentation.
• May provide guidance to assigned staff and assist in coordinating financial and administrative operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Financial Officer I to support the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, including the Engelhardt Research Lab and the Cystic Fibrosis Center. You will assist with procurement, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.

The position interacts with faculty, investigators, staff and vendors to ensure transactions comply with UAB policies and regulatory requirements, monitors budgets, prepares reports, and supports