Grants & Budget Coordinator – Research Projects

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WFUSM in Winston-Salem is seeking a grant accountant to manage budgeting and reporting for research grants. You will review expenditures, prepare financial analyses, and coordinate with investigators and departments on fund distributions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related area with grant accounting experience and strong spreadsheet skills. Prior research project experience is preferred and the position is based in-office in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related area with two years' grant related accounting experience.
• Equivalents acceptable; combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills and the ability to develop financial spreadsheets required.
• Experience related to research projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors expenditures on numerous large grants and departmental accounts. Performs day-to-day budget management of assigned funds, prepares regular reports and analyses on the financial status of grant accounts.
• Establishes accurate financial projections by examining past and future expenditures to determine if adequate funds are available as needed. Reviews financial information with faculty investigators and/or departmental administrators to determine and implement distribution changes as appropriate.
• Assists with drafts of budgets for the submission of grants and contracts for faculty investigators. Reviews completed grant applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Acts as a departmental liaison for grant and contract financial issues with the Controller's Office, Research Development, and other departments involved. Establishes a thorough understanding of the Medical School and granting agencies' rules and regulations to avoid inappropriate expenditures.
• Under administrative review, may plan and direct the work of section or department clerical and accounting staff. May process bi-weekly payroll.
• Establishes and maintains financial databases and files.
• Participates in the preparation of the departmental budget or annual report.
• Processes personnel change requests, personnel requisitions, purchase requisitions, payroll, accounts payable and other grant-related expenses.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting or related area

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

WFUSM in Winston-Salem is seeking a grant accountant to manage budgeting and reporting for research grants. You will review expenditures, prepare financial analyses, and coordinate with investigators and departments on fund distributions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related area with grant accounting experience and strong spreadsheet skills. Prior research project experience is preferred and the position is based in-office in North Carolina.