"Grant and Contract Analyst"

Position Highlights

Sponsored Projects Services at the University of Arizona is in search of a Grant and Contract Analyst. As a Grant and Contract Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing externally funded grants and contracts, creating and monitoring financial accounts in the University systems, accounting reconciliations and preparation of invoices and financial reports, aged accounts receivable, cash management, account closeout, and interaction with sponsoring agencies and university personnel.

At Sponsored Projects Services, the Postaward Services team advances the University of Arizona's research mission by providing accounting and grant administration analysis for our world class researchers. Come join a team of 40 with tremendous career advancement opportunities, including senior, principal, and manager positions. Performance benefits include flexible schedules and remote work within Arizona (must reside with Arizona). We value diverse skills and experience, and your qualifications could add exceptional value to our team. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Award/account management:

• Interpret complex award terms and conditions such as obligations of funding, expenditure allowability and prior approval requirements.
• Review and analyze external funding documents for acceptance approvals, completeness, and compliance with University procedures.
• Create and maintain award data in the University research and financial administration system. This includes identifying terms and conditions such as period of performance, budget authorization, invoicing, reporting, carryover, closeout requirements and budget/expense restrictions.
• Use multiple online systems for award acceptance and management.

Invoicing and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare complex invoices, financial reports, invention reports and other administrative reports using University systems and other resources.
• Manage the collection and allocation of cash received from these reports.
• Closeout awards in the financial and research systems according to sponsor and University requirements.

Expenditure Monitoring:

• Review, monitor and approve expenditures to ensure alignment with budget and scope of work.
• Foster an atmosphere of compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, University policies and sponsor policies.
• Complete reoccurring monthly monitoring duties of: Deficit review expired account review, accounts receivable status, cash balance review, backstop report, administrative system exception report, monthly budget and financial adjustment log.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and work independently, including in a remote work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• Knowledge of Accounting and financial management practices and principles.
• Ability to learn new systems and adapt to changes.
• Proficiency with computer systems; particularly Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Adobe PDF.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $53,039-$66,299

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 7

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level: PC1

Job Family: Grant & Contract Admin

Job Function: Research

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: Marcel Villalobos | marcel@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter