Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post-Award)

In addition, perform pre-post award accounting for clinical trials, this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to go over financials.*Willing to discuss work from home options after training period.

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.

Perform pre-post award accounting for clinical trials, this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to go over financials.

Mostly sedentary. Must be able to get around a university setting.

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