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University of Arizona

Grant and Contract Analyst (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Grant and Contract Analyst (Multiple Positions) Position posted 3 weeks ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Position Highlights Sponsored Projects Services at the University of Arizona is in search of a Grant and Contract Analyst. The Grant and Contract Analyst will be responsible for analyzing incoming award agreements and outgoing subaward agreements to complete: review and approval of outgoing subaward payments; closeout process for subawards; submission of invoices to sponsors; follow-up on invoice payments; updating files with cash receipt information; closing accounts in university systems; monitoring and support tasks within financial compliance team, and interaction with sponsoring agencies and university personnel.

At Sponsored Projects Services, the Postaward Services team advances the University of Arizona's research mission by providing accounting and grant administration analysis.

Come join a team of 40 with tremendous career advancement opportunities, including senior, principal, and manager positions. Performance benefits include flexible schedules and remote work within Arizona (must reside in Arizona).

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Administer subaward payments and closeouts: interpret subaward terms and conditions, including funding obligations and period of performance; review subaward invoices for accuracy, completeness and compliance with both subaward agreements and University procedures, and approve for payment; oversee the subaward closeout process by verifying final expenditures, confirming closeout documentation, and updating records in the UAccess Research system.

Invoicing and Payments: prepare and submit invoices and reconcile fund balances using University systems and other resources; manage the collection of payments; maintain accurate account records by updating payment information; may require use of multiple sponsor online systems.

Monitoring Tasks: conduct ongoing monitoring activities to ensure compliance with sponsor and University guidelines, including review of selected expenditures, cost share status, effort reporting approvals, and salary cap routing; assist the Compliance team with audit preparation and property management responsibilities as needed; promote a culture of compliance aligned with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), University policies, and sponsor regulations.

Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Capacity to learn and work independently, including in a remote work environment.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Organization and time management skills.

Attention to detail and follow-through.

Accounting and financial management practices and principles.

Proficiency with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Adobe PDF; ability to learn new systems and adapt to changes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.

1 year of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with UA or other university financial, research and database reporting systems.

Experience preparing accounting reconciliations and analyzing transactions and data pertaining to proposal, grants and contracts administration.

Experience with laws and regulations pertaining to proposal, grants and contracts administration.

FLSA / Employment Details Exempt

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Full Time

| 40 hours per week | 1.0 FTE | Fiscal work calendar | Research job category | Full benefits available.

Salary Range:

$53,039 - $66,299 (salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency).

Grade:

7. The grade range represents the full range of career compensation growth over time at the University of Arizona.

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