Grants Financial Stewardship Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Grants Financial Administrator Assistant in Lexington, KY, to support Research Financial Services. You will handle external financial reporting, invoicing, and compliance for sponsored projects, collaborating with faculty and departments.

Responsibilities include reviewing expenses, interpreting award terms, and maintaining grant data within SAP, ensuring accurate reporting and audit readiness. A BA and 2+ years in grant management are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and independent judgment in complex financial situations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret financial regulations, sponsor requirements, and university policies.
• Experience with financial systems, reporting tools, and data management processes.
• Strong problem-solving and research skills for compliance.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of sponsored project administration and compliance principles.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete external financial reporting and invoicing for sponsored projects.
• Review project expenses, budgets, payments, and financial activity for compliance.
• Analyze and interpret award documents, cost sharing, and cost requirements.
• Research and correct data integrity issues while maintaining SAP master data.
• Monitor expected award accounts and assess risks to maintain compliance.
• Maintain electronic audit trails and supporting documentation for reports.
• Serve as liaison between sponsors, PIs, and departments with financial guidance.
• Review and process journal vouchers ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpret regulations

Financial systems experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Sponsored project administration

Team collaboration

Education

BA

Tools

SAP

Tableau

MS Excel

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Grants Financial Administrator Assistant in Lexington, KY, to support Research Financial Services. You will handle external financial reporting, invoicing, and compliance for sponsored projects, collaborating with faculty and departments.

Responsibilities include reviewing expenses, interpreting award terms, and maintaining grant data within SAP, ensuring accurate reporting and audit readiness. A BA and 2+ years in grant management are preferred.