Sponsored Programs Finance Specialist II

University of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire is seeking a Grant and Contract Administrator II (GCA II) within the Accounting and Financial Compliance team in Durham. The role supports the sponsored award lifecycle, handling invoicing, LC drawdowns, reporting, account maintenance, and compliance with sponsor requirements.

The position requires strong financial, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in Workday and federal regulations governing research administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in sponsored projects administration or related area.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Workday and grant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Federal Letter of Credit management, including drawdowns.
• Invoicing to agencies and coordination with units.
• Prepare and submit complex financial reports for grants.
• Maintain grant accounting setup and billing records.
• Assist in year-end close and sponsor audits.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Excel proficiency

Workday knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business

Tools

Workday

MS Excel

Job description

University of New Hampshire is seeking a Grant and Contract Administrator II (GCA II) within the Accounting and Financial Compliance team in Durham. The role supports the sponsored award lifecycle, handling invoicing, LC drawdowns, reporting, account maintenance, and compliance with sponsor requirements.

The position requires strong financial, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in Workday and federal regulations governing research administration.