Senior Grants Analyst

The Rockefeller University is the world's leading biomedical research University. Our groundbreaking discoveries in basic and clinical research are transforming medicine. We share a singular commitment to advancing science for the benefit of humanity. Our collaborative culture drives each of us to achieve a higher level, fueling the breakthroughs for which we are known.

The Finance Department of the University encompasses the Controller's Office and the Office of Budget,Treasury,and Research Administration. These offices are dedicated to ensuring the integrity of data submitted,recorded,and reported and to providing the highest level of financial services in support of the University's mission in Biomedical Research.

We are seeking a Senior Grants Analyst to join our team!

The PositionThe Senior Grants Analyst reports to the Director of Sponsored Projects Accounting. This position will assist with the grants management for the University.

The Senior Grants Analyst will be responsible forServing as the primary Post-Award Finance contact for 15 Rockefeller University Research Laboratories.Establishing award accounts in Oracle Grants Accounting, as well as closing out award accounts.Administering awards in accordance with sponsoring agency policies and regulations, and notifying appropriate sponsors and/or Development with regards to outstanding Grant receivables/funds.Monitoring accounts receivable as well as laboratory grant activity on a daily basis.Perform accounting for grants and contracts including private donor and government funded grants.Preparing financial reports and invoices to awarding agencies.Providing support to Principal Investigators (PI) and administrators through verbal and written communication.Notifying PIs or Lab Administrators of any spending rate irregularities, such as over- or under-spending, and will provide grant expenditure forecasting to PIs or Lab Administrators upon request.Responding to Office of Sponsored Research's unobligated balance inquiries and obtaining a spending plan from the lab administrator as needed, and will serve as a back-up to the Grants Accountants.Investigating and verifying Faculty Transactions upon request from the Payroll Department.Conducting post-award grants management training for new lab administrators.Providing financial status reports to Senior Management on an ad-hoc basis.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required4 years prior Sponsored Projects/Post-Award Accounting experience in a high volume fast-paced environmentMust be proficient in Oracle Grants Accounting (specifically establishing award accounts and entering budgets), Payment Management System, preparing invoices/vouchers and Federal Financial Reports to sponsorsMust have knowledge of accounting for Federal grants and contracts, computer proficiency (Excel and Outlook), excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work with faculty and laboratory administrators on a professional levelMust have excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications:Educational emphasis in accounting or business preferred.

Additional InformationThe Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.