Grants & Contracts Specialist III

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist III to join a dynamic department at a top-ranked research university. In this role, you will engage in pre- and post-award accounting duties, preparing and negotiating complex grants and contracts. Your expertise will help maintain award-related schedules and ensure compliance with policies. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with industry sponsors and faculty, making a significant impact on financial operations. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial administration, this role could be your next career move!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• 1+ years of accounting or financial administration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-award accounting for complex grants.
• Prepare, negotiate, and monitor grants and budgets.
• Maintain schedules and prepare government applications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Accounting

Financial Administration

Compliance

Grant Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Related Field

Job description

Job Title: Grants & Contracts Specialist III
Location: Onsite/Hybrid, Pittsburgh, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Start date: May

Overview:
A top-ranked research university is currently searching for a Grants & Contracts Specialist for one of its growing departments to perform Pre- and Post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. If interested in joining this dynamic department, please apply!

Responsibilities:

• Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts.
• Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets.
• Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure.
• Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents.
• Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements, assists with managing special projects, and prepares operating budgets.
• Will work with Industry Sponsors and Foundations.
• Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to review financials.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Some knowledge of clinical trials and grants is highly preferred.
• At least a year of accounting, financial administration, and/or compliance is required.
• Strong attention to detail.