Provide grant management support to Principal Investigators and
their departments who are recipients of external grants and
contracts.
Develop, monitor, and forecast operating and grant budgets
across multiple programs
Analyze, interpret, and develop recommendations for leadership
on funding adequacy, allowability of expenses, staffing, and
sustainability and other pertinent deliverables for compliance as
they pertain to federal regulations and university policies
Submit personnel changes as needed, including hiring, funding
reallocations, salary adjustments, appointments, and terminations,
while ensuring compliance with University policies and sponsor
requirements.
Review contract terms and conditions; liaise with relevant
units and campus departments to monitor compliance of contracts,
set up and manage awards for external funding, ensuring they are
consistent with the requirements of university policy, relevant
sponsor policies, and all applicable state and federal laws
Serve as primary liaison with funders and University
administrative units
Correspond with external partners to ensure understanding of
regulations and requirements for funding
Review budget and expenses on restricted funds and monitor the
appropriateness of expenditures on awards and sub-awards for
allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of
treatment
Compile, review, and submit sponsored project invoicing,
financial reporting, prior approval requests, and other sponsor
requests/reports as required - including working with other campus’
sponsored programs on collaborative projects between campuses.
Ensure Cost-Share account set-up, perform tracking and
reporting
Process budget changes, carryforward and extensions, prior
approval requirements for changing aspects of a fund and
closeout
Communicate and direct departmental staff on the procedures and
practices for award management as they pertain to complex fiscal
situations
Cooperate and engage with Sponsored Program Administration
staff and campus community to provide training on best practices
regarding award management and compliance regulations
Provide administrative supervision to finance office personnel
responsible for invoicing, billing, and other financial processing
responsibilities
Assist in maintaining office records for efficient business
operations
Shift
Business Hours Monday - Fridays with some evenings
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable
knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related
discipline.
- Firm understanding of grant reporting and compliance guidelines
at a local, state, and federal level
- Prior experience working with a non-profit
- Budgeting and forecasting experience
- Grant application and writing experience
- Experience with PeopleSoft Financial and HR Modules
Anticipated Hiring Range
$54,000 - $70,000
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: SENIOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING ANALYST
Internal applicants can determine their University title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists
will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or
Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the
UMSL Careers:
https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB.
Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For
questions about the application process, please email
employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems,
please email
umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human
Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
