Grant & Contract Finance Specialist

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,962 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending

Tuition benefits for employees and fam

Generous retirement plans

Wellness and work-life resources

Professional and personal development

Flexible work hours

Penn Home Ownership Services

Adoption assistance

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Grant and Contract Finance Administrator to support the administration and compliance of sponsored programs across departments.

The role partners with Investigators, Business Administrators and Sponsor agencies to ensure accurate financial reporting, GL reconciliation and timely invoicing, with a focus on Penn's policies and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 3–5 years of experience or equivalent.
• Certified Research Administrator preferred.
• Knowledge of sponsored programs and post-award administration and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage, review and negotiate terms and conditions of awards and subawards to ensure compliance with sponsor terms and university policies.
• Initiate the sponsored programs closeout process and prepare financial statements and billings; review GL activity for compliance.
• Review and authorize award relinquishments, re-budgeting, carryover, no-cost extensions; prepare closeout reports.
• Provide guidance on sponsored programs administration issues and audit award parameters.
• Update and audit award and fund account parameters; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Discretion with confidential financial

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certified Research Administrator preferred

Tools

PennERA

BEN

Data Warehouse

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Grant and Contract Finance Administrator to support the administration and compliance of sponsored programs across departments.

The role partners with Investigators, Business Administrators and Sponsor agencies to ensure accurate financial reporting, GL reconciliation and timely invoicing, with a focus on Penn's policies and federal guidelines.