Grants & Contracts Financial Compliance Specialist

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Long-term disability

Critical illness insurance

AD&D insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks a detail-oriented Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliant handling of contracts and grants. You will monitor finances, prepare reports, and coordinate with principal investigators to ensure timely invoicing and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication, organization, and adaptability for a fast-paced academic research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher.
• 2 years of relevant grant/contract experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial monitoring and analysis of contracts and grants and partner with Principal Investigator(s) to ensure expenses are paid according to contract.
• Consult on and complete pre-award applications and participate in contract closeouts.
• Perform post-award accounting of more complex grants; interpret regulations and guidelines and prepare reports.
• Evaluate contract compliance and advise others on contractual rights and obligations.
• Prepare bids or RFPs, including specifications; negotiate terms and participate in bid evaluation.
• Analyze awards to determine reporting requirements and send reports/invoices.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Accuracy under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks a detail-oriented Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliant handling of contracts and grants. You will monitor finances, prepare reports, and coordinate with principal investigators to ensure timely invoicing and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication, organization, and adaptability for a fast-paced academic research