Grants and Contracts Specialist

The identified candidate must be able to :

• Performs post-award accounting duties for PITT/UPP Clinical trials and very complex grants and contracts. These duties include, but not limited to:
• Reviewing agreements for payment terms
• Reconciling -using new system at PITT for clinical trials and grants and contracts (which exports data to Excel) or UPMC PowerBI to export data to Excel
• Invoicing
• There will be training on the above, but it is expected for the individual to read and interpret guidelines, analyze and critical thought.

• Essential Functions

• Must be proficient in Excel, in particular developing budgets, creating formulas.

• Must understand Debit/Credits

• Create Invoices and understand how to file appropriately.

• Coordinate with faculty and departments to gather necessary documentation.

• Analyze and project financial data for grant budgets with account narratives, as applicable.

• Ensure fiscal control and compliance with institutional policies

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance (equivalent education and experience will be reviewed )
• 2-3 years of account/finance/ business experience This is a requirement to hire someone at either Grants and Contracts Specialist III or IV.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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