Grant and Contract Financial Administrator

4 days ago


Evanston, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
Job Summary

The Office of Accounting Services for Research and Sponsored Programs (ASRSP) plays a crucial role in supporting university researchers with financial reporting, invoicing, collecting revenue, coordinating audits, and processing transactions related to their sponsored projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • With limited direction, perform all aspects of post-award financial management of sponsored projects for a complex portfolio of awards, including financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, and coordinating audit activities.
  • Administer moderately complex awards, taking into consideration Principal Investigator's (PI) needs and proactively identifying any special considerations.
  • Identify sub-recipients and execute appropriate control and monitoring.
  • Verify accuracy of new sponsored project accounts for financial provisions involving the use of funds, cost sharing, reporting deadlines, and proper set up in University financial system.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Serve as a trainer of post-award sponsored research.
  • Represent Accounting for Research Sponsored Programs (ASRSP) in meetings in conjunction with more senior ASRSP staff.
  • Assume full level of contact with research administrators and faculty.
  • Handle complex issues with sponsors.
Requirements
  • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • A minimum of three years progressively responsible experience in the administration of sponsored research.
  • Demonstrated intermediate level of knowledge of:
  • Federal regulations related to research administration, including OMB A-21, A-110, A-133 or the Uniform Guidance.
  • Other major federal funding agency guidelines.
  • Major sponsor electronic systems.
  • Financial and/or Sponsored audits.
  • Ability to write policy and procedure documents.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three to five years' experience in central post-award financial administration.
  • Previous experience in a higher education setting.
Compensation and Benefits

The target hiring range for this position will be between $70,017 and $87,522 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Northwestern University offers comprehensive benefits, including high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more.



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