CSB Financial Administrator

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre & Post-Award) to support pre- and post-award grant administration for department accounts. You will monitor account activity, prepare routine financial documents, reconcile accounts, and assist with purchasing and reimbursements.

The role collaborates with the administrative team on strategic projects and daily tasks. A hybrid work schedule is available; work arrangements will be determined by the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in pre and post award grant administration preferred.
• Background in accounting or finance.
• Hybrid work schedule may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supports pre- and post-award grant administration and department accounts.
• Monitors account activity, prepares routine financial documents, account reconciliation, purchasing and reimbursement.
• Collaborates with administrative team on strategic projects and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Grant administration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SharePoint

OneDrive

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Tableau

Concur

MyFunding

PantherExpress

PRISM

Job description

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for small grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants and contracts. Assists with maintaining award-related schedules, preparing government applications and reports, and policy and procedure interpretation. Monitors account activity and prepares routine financial documents.

Med-Computational and Systems Biology

Essential Functions

This position provides support for pre- and post-award grant administration and department accounts, including monitoring account activity, preparing routine financial documents, account reconciliation, purchasing and reimbursement, and related fiscal and office duties. The incumbent should have a background in accounting or finance. Experience in pre and post award grant administration is preferred. The incumbent will also collaborate with the administrative team in the Department of Computational and Systems Biology on strategic projects, daily and long-term operational tasks, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The ideal candidate is proficient in SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, other core Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with Pitt systems such as MyFunding, Concur, Tableau, PantherExpress, and PRISM is preferred but not required.

A hybrid work schedule is available; the specific schedule is to be agreed with the department administration.

Physical Effort

Minimal physical effort associated with this position.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre & Post-Award)

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Grants & Contracts

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

No experience required

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

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

$21.00 to $26.00 per hour

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

Not Applicable