Financial Analyst II, Research Administration (Remote)

Job Title

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting or equivalent in related field. Three years related experience in a financial or related field.

Job Summary :

To perform financial analysis and to provide guidance in a fiscal group of the Medical Branch.

Job Duties :

To provide assistance in matters of post award administration financial activities including but not limited to, award compliance, analysis, reconciliations, billing, accounting and budget adjustments, request for no cost extensions, relinquishments, report preparation, close out of awards and other related duties.

Provide customer service to the grant community in matters of post award administration financial activities including but not limited to, award compliance, cost transfers, budget adjustments, request for no cost extensions and relinquishments.

Responsible for reading and interpreting sponsored projects agreements to ensure award is set up and activated correctly

Prepare and run queries to perform analysis of expenditures for awards.

Perform billing for sponsored programs grants and contracts in accordance with award terms and conditions, including reviewing system generated bills for accuracy, resolving discrepancies and posting required adjustments.

Perform review of balance sheet accounts. Reviews accounts receivable to ensure payments received are applied correctly.

Perform reconciliations between the general ledger and the subsidiary ledgers.

Perform analysis of variances and process correcting entries.

Process journal entries and maintain supporting records and subsidiary ledgers.

Prepare and submit financial status reports in accordance to sponsor guidelines.

Close out awards by following award close out procedures and prepare close out documentation.

Utilize written and verbal communication skills to provide quality customer service to multiple clients concurrently.

Utilize technical and analytical skills to support Grants and Contracts Accounting and Institutional objectives and projects.

Proactively seeks and implements efficiencies in all areas of job responsibilities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience with all modules within the PeopleSoft Financials, proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, experience with Hyperion, experience in Research Administration, Higher Education, Academic Medical Centers and / or Public Service industries. Working knowledge of one or more of the following areas : cost reimbursement, accounts receivable, revenue cycle, regulatory compliance and accounting operations

Fund accounting experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Knowledge of Office of Management and Budget 2 CFR 200, uniform administrative requirements for federal awards.

Salary Range :

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm (Work from home remote position and as needed in office on occasion)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.