Financial Account Coordinator

Financial Account CoordinatorThe Hillman Cancer Center HCC provides exceptional patient care as a world leader in understanding, preventing, and treating cancer through the integration of scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and community partnerships, while training the next generation of cancer experts. The Financial Account Coordinator position is within the Fiscal Team of HCC. This is a hybrid position, working 2 days a week onsite, and as needed for meetings.Job SummaryPerforms pre- and post-award accounting duties for small grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants and contracts. Assists with maintaining award-related schedules, preparing government applications and reports, and policy and procedure interpretation. Monitors account activity and prepares routine financial documents.Essential FunctionsThe incumbent will serve as a Financial Account Coordinator for the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Responsibilities include post-award management and administration of grants and contracts including clinical trials along with non-sponsored research commitments for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center faculty. Specific duties include: Post-award management of grant and clinical trial funds; verification, approval, and processing of expenditures for accuracy and compliance with University and sponsoring agency guidelines; provide investigators with monthly financial reports; and billing and other general fiscal duties for specified grants/contracts. Management of non-sponsored research accounts that relate to specific faculty members and coordination of reporting between all accounts within a faculty member's portfolio. Monitor activity of the University's Sponsored Project Accounting Department as it interfaces with the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Fiscal operation. With input from investigators and assistance from Senior Financial Account Coordinators or Manager, formulate complex budgets and budget justifications reflective of the proposed research. Work closely UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Clinical Research Services to determine clinical and contract milestones achieved. Initiate invoices and follow-up correspondence for revenue collection. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines as well as be a team player required. The incumbent must learn University policies and procedures as well as external funding source guidelines.Physical EffortLittle physical effort is required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist I Pre & Post-Award

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: M-F Work Arrangement: M-F

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

RelocationOffered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For po ition finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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