Remote Subaward Finance & Compliance Administrator

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement plan

Commuting benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Research Enterprise Services (NU-RES) seeks a Subaward Finance Administrator to support invoicing for externally sponsored programs. This role partners with faculty and subrecipients, ensuring compliant payment terms and accurate monitoring of subawards in accordance with regulations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Procurement, Accounts Payable and Finance while maintaining data accuracy and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in research administration or similar setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review payment terms across federal, state, local and industry sponsors to ensure invoice compliance.
• Serve as primary administrative contact for faculty and researchers on financial aspects of outgoing subawards.
• Facilitate communications with subrecipients and monitor subawards per Federal regulations.
• Liaise with NU stakeholders such as Procurement, Accounts Payable and Finance.
• Assist with data management, reporting, and processing of subcontract invoices.

Skills

Excel

SharePoint

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northeastern University’s Research Enterprise Services (NU-RES) seeks a Subaward Finance Administrator to support invoicing for externally sponsored programs. This role partners with faculty and subrecipients, ensuring compliant payment terms and accurate monitoring of subawards in accordance with regulations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Procurement, Accounts Payable and Finance while maintaining data accuracy and reporting.