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University of Pittsburgh Grants & Contracts Specialist II in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Grants & Contracts Specialist II
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist. The incumbent will work as part of a Finance Team along with Faculty and lab staff to manage accurate accounting of post award grants and discretionary funding. They Grants and Contracts Specialist will review and reconcile expenditures and encumbrances to comply with both university policies and sponsor regulations. Duties will include preparing budgets, reviewing and approving requisitions, purchase orders, Concur/Travel expenses, reconciling oneCard charges, updating personnel distributions (SPAR), and processing budget modifications, account activations, and cost transfers. The incumbent will also develop recommendations for resolving account discrepancies and troubleshoot issues. A candidate should be able to work independently to solve problems and comfortable using excel and a variety of university web-based systems. Prior grant or university experience is a plus but not required.
Job Summary
Performs post-award accounting duties for moderately complex grants and contracts. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves routine issues, and provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares routine financial reports and government reports. Recommends operational improvements.
Essential Functions
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is seeking a Grants & Contracts specialist who will be accountable for post award functions. Submits concur and panther express reports and reconciles credit card transactions.
Physical Effort
The position is sedentary, and the incumbent must be able to sit and work at a computer for most of the day. No heavy lifting or excessive walking is required.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Post-Award) Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30 Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8-4:30 Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI241874448