Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist (Pre/Post)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award) in the Pittsburgh area. This role handles pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts, negotiates budgets, and monitors expenditures across multiple projects.

Responsibilities include internal audits, budget modifications, and serving as a primary contact for accounting and regulatory issues with federal and public agencies. Hybrid on-campus/remote work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts.
• Prepare, negotiate, and monitor very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets.
• Monitor account activity, perform internal audits, processes budget modifications, and reviews routine reports.
• Oversee invoices, cost analyses, sub-awards, journal entries, and supply purchases; liaise with federal and public accounting agencies.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award) in the Pittsburgh area. This role handles pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts, negotiates budgets, and monitors expenditures across multiple projects.

Responsibilities include internal audits, budget modifications, and serving as a primary contact for accounting and regulatory issues with federal and public agencies. Hybrid on-campus/remote work is offered.