Grants & Contracts Financial Analyst — Post-Award

Highmark Health; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a Grants and Sponsored Programs financial specialist to manage post-award activities for grants, contracts, and clinical trials. You will handle award setup, invoicing, cash management, and reporting while ensuring sponsor terms and institutional policies.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, cost share monitoring, audits, and delivering accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Ability to assess, research, and resolve complex financial and compliance issues with sound judgment.
• Deep understanding of financial management in a clinical trial setting, expertise in research accounting, and compliance and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with grant, contract, and clinical trial terms.
• Manage invoicing, accounts receivable, and cash flow.
• Support month-end close with journal entries.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Close project cost centers and manage audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Financial software

MS Excel

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Confidential handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a Grants and Sponsored Programs financial specialist to manage post-award activities for grants, contracts, and clinical trials. You will handle award setup, invoicing, cash management, and reporting while ensuring sponsor terms and institutional policies.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, cost share monitoring, audits, and delivering accurate financial statements.