GRANT & CONTRACT FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a financial management professional to serve as a liaison with funding sponsors. This role involves general ledger reconciliations, guidance on grant operations, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and customer service skills. Familiarity with University systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of sponsored programs and federal regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage varied work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the University and funding sponsors.
• Prepare financial statements and billings.
• Review sponsored program activity for compliance.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PennERA

BEN

Data Warehouse

Job description

Duties: Serve as liaison between the University and funding sponsor including serving as intermediary between Investigator, Business Administrator, and other University departments to ensure proper administration and compliance with terms and conditions of sponsored program awards for assigned portfolio of departments, schools ad centers. Performs, overseas general ledger reconciliations; prepares financial statements and billings, provides guidance to the university community on grant accounting and operations and reviews sponsored program activity for compliance with federal circular and University polices and procedures.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree and 3 years to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Demonstrated knowledge of sponsored programs and post award administration and related federal policies, procedures and regulations. Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently, handle varied work assignments, prioritize tasks, demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service orientation. Knowledge of University systems including PennERA, BEN and data warehouse preferred.

Reference Number: 87-30688

Salary Grade: 026

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: Research Services

Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Job Family: D-Financial