Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Grants Financial Analyst II for the Department of Medicine. In this role, you will perform post-award grant management activities with moderate supervision and may assist with pre-award processes. You will be a key financial resource for faculty and their research portfolios.
What You'll Do
- Act as a liaison to accounting departments to resolve issues and manage the year-end process.
- Track and maintain an online database of grants submitted, awarded, and rejected.
- Work with Principal Investigators (PIs) to provide fund management and make necessary budgetary changes.
- Approve purchasing documents and provide guidance on appropriate grant expenditures.
- Update and forecast grant expenditures for faculty grant portfolios.
- Assist with the timely implementation of contracts and subcontracts by managing processes and complying with requirements.
- Create, address, and process correspondence of moderate complexity with granting agencies.
- Obtain signatures and forward grant financial status reports to PIs and senior leadership.
- Assist with monitoring invoices for outgoing subawards.
- Coordinate support for internal and external requests for grant-related information.
- May assist with pre-award activities including coordinating proposal submissions, developing budgets, monitoring compliance, and tracking report due dates.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and experience that substitutes for the minimum education.
- 2 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of SUBS system and agency grant guidelines.
- Experience with accounting processes, grant administration, and grants accounting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and Workday Software.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 annually.
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
- Comprehensive wellness programs, mental health resources, financial counseling, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave and family care resources.
- Generous tuition assistance for you and your family.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid remote work arrangement.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and provides equal opportunity and access without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected statuses.
