Remote Grants Specialist II — Financial Reporting Expert

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Family caregiver leave

Tuition assistance for family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Grants Specialist II to provide post-award financial administration and reporting for sponsored research. You will prepare and submit reports and invoices, reconcile expenditures, and monitor deadlines for complex awards across the university.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a regulated research environment, with a focus on sponsor compliance and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• Driver's license not required.
• No specific certification or professional license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit interim, annual, and final financial reports and invoices for sponsored projects.
• Reconcile sponsored project financial activity for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor awards to ensure timely financial reporting and billing.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve discrepancies and obtain supporting documents.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Analytical writing

Detail-oriented

Oral communications

Project administration

Research administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Grants Specialist II to provide post-award financial administration and reporting for sponsored research. You will prepare and submit reports and invoices, reconcile expenditures, and monitor deadlines for complex awards across the university.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a regulated research environment, with a focus on sponsor compliance and audit readiness.