CSB Financial Administrator

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

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre & Post-Award) in the Med-Computational and Systems Biology program. This role performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for small grants and contracts and supports award negotiations, monitoring, and reporting.

You will assist with preparing schedules, government applications, and policy interpretation, and collaborate with the department’s administrative team on projects and operations.

Qualifications

• Background in accounting or finance.
• Experience in pre- and post-award grant administration preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with Pitt systems (e.g., MyFunding, Concur, Tableau) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for small grants and contracts and monitors award activity.
• Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants and contracts; prepares routine financial documents.
• Assists with maintaining award-related schedules, government applications and reports, and policy interpretation.
• Collaborates with the administrative team on strategic projects and daily operational tasks.

Skills

Accounting/Finance background

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SharePoint

OneDrive

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

MyFunding

Concur

Tableau

PantherExpress

PRISM

Job description

Med-Computational and Systems Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006077 )

Job Summary

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.

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

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