Grants & Contracts Specialist IV

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist IV in Pittsburgh to manage pre- and post-award accounting for complex grants and contracts. Responsibilities include negotiating budgets, monitoring expenditures, and auditing accounts while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience, and a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates should be able to navigate federal regulations, prepare complex applications, and

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and communications skills required and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets is essential.
• Ability to interpret policy and procedure and monitor account activity.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts.
• Oversee invoices, cost analyses, re-budgeting, sub-awards, and journal entries.
• Serve as primary contact for accounting and regulatory issues with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Grants & Contracts Specialist IV

Med-Pharmacology and Chemical Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005587)

Job Summary

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts; oversees and approves invoices, cost analyses, re-budgeting projects, sub-awards, journal entries, and supply purchases. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets; processes amendments, modifications, extensions, and terminations of contracts; arbitrates claims and complaints; serves as a primary contact for all accounting and regulatory issues. Monitors account activity including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions; performs internal audits and processes budget modifications. Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders including all federal and public accounting agencies and firms. Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation.

Essential Functions

Excellent analytical and communications skills as well as multi-tasking throughout the workday.

Physical Effort

Position is generally sedentary, but sometimes physically uncomfortable; frequently requires maintaining a sitting posture, stooping, or bending, some very light lifting, such as one or two reams of paper, may be required. Also walking around campus and the Oakland area.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award)

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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