Sr. Grant Analyst

Grade:  T25
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The Senior Grant Analyst, reporting to the Manager of Finance and Accounting within the Division of Research Administration, operates independently and applies formal education, relevant professional experience and advanced technical/practical knowledge to identify issues and develop relevant solutions to meet the financial administrative objectives of the department in managing Temple University’s federal, state, local and privately sponsored agreements in a complex regulatory environment. The incumbent is responsible for a portfolio with a higher level of difficulty, including resolution of matters that arise from the grant analyst team and the management of higher-complexity grants.  

Essential functions: Working with principal investigators and research administrators to effectively manage externally sponsored agreements and ensure accurate and timely processing of financial data. Inputting approved budgets into the Banner Finance system and making any necessary budget revisions during the life of the award. Identifying variances and investigating issues of the cost appropriateness of allocations. Developing and running queries in performing analysis on sponsored awards and generating financial reports; completing periodic and accurate financial reporting and reconciliation. Collaborating with management on questions/issues of policy and regulatory interpretation, functionality, protocol, accounting practice, etc. Reviewing and managing billing for assigned sponsored awards and when applicable, preparing invoices with appropriate documentation as required by sponsoring agency; and training and/or assisting with the training of new grant analysts and University personnel; Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years' related finance/accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Demonstrated ability to utilize online financial systems. 
*Demonstrated computer skills, and advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including advanced spreadsheet and database software skills. 
*Demonstrated analytical skills, and ability to work with large financial data sets. 
*Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population. 
*Demonstrated training skills within area of expertise. 
*Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to be task- and detail-oriented. 
*Strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred:
*Strong understanding of Sponsored Projects and Research Administration. 
*Experience with university information systems (Banner, Cognos, InfoEd, etc.). 
*CPA, CRA or other related credentials. 

This position requires a background check.

This position is temporarily assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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