Financial Administrator

The Financial Administrator will provide pre and post award professional level financial and administrative support for the Department of Surgery. This position requires the appropriate application of a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in the fields of research accounting and post-award administration financial analysis. Monthly duties will include reconciliation of contract and grant and departmental accounts, running reports, expense and revenue recordings and expense approval, and maintaining accurate data, as well as ensuring that department spreadsheets are up to date. Submitting required reports to the Dept. of Defense and monitoring the small business subcontracting plan for compliance.

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.

Additionally, the incumbent must have good written and verbal communication skills. Operation of a computer is mandatory.

Light physical effort.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.