Financial Administrator

2 weeks ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Full time
Job Summary

In support of the Civil & Environmental Engineering department, this role will prepare financial reports for Principal Investigators, departments, and the Department Head. Develops and prepares budgets and documents for proposal processing following federal and Office of Management and Budget guidelines. Collaborates with Office of Pre-Award Services and Office of Post-Award Management to ensure compliance and timeliness of proposal budget processing. Manages all post-award activities on sponsored grants.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial management of sponsored projects, revenue, faculty, and gift accounts
  • Prepare budget projections based on fiscal, academic, and grant years
  • Review budgets to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations and institutional requirements
  • Ensure that all grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable, and allowable according to OMB and agency guidelines
  • Prepare overall budget forecasting to meet the principal investigator's needs in budget planning and projections for their research
  • Work with faculty to identify and resolve budget and compliance issues
  • Verify and reconcile all account activity; resolve conflicts and problems associated with financial transactions
  • Collaborate with department Administrative Officer on joint accounting activities
  • Act as liaison with sponsors, program managers, subcontractors, and other universities
Requirements
  • High School diploma and three (3) years of financial administration or accounting experience
  • High degree of organizational skills and knowledge of office administration
  • Ability to prioritize and balance work tasks in a demanding environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both on-campus offices and off-campus organizations
Work Environment

Typical office environment. Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Schedule varies, but typically Monday - Friday between 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Salary Information

Grade 15 USA/MTA.



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