Department

HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location

Fort Worth

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility

TRS Eligible

Additional Retirement Information

For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) is supported by extramural grants and awards from local, state and national funding agencies. IHD is seeking a candidate who will provide high-level support to the AIM-AHEAD team at IHD in all aspects of managing financial functions.

Position Overview

The Financial Research Administrator position oversees the financial administration of grants and contracts from budget setup through award closeout and ensures compliance with all Federal, State, University and sponsor policies, procedures and rules. This position and office work closely with the Vice President and Executive Director of IHD, as well as other financial and administrative units across the campus and throughout the University of North Texas system. It provides efficient and effective research administration services to the IHD stakeholders. This position is on the campus of UNT Health Science Center, and reports to Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha, Regents Professor and Vice President.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with research applicable OMB Circulars, Uniform Guidance, effort reporting, cost sharing, overhead rates.
Knowledgeable of accounting standards (GAAP, GASB, CASB) and internal control procedures.
PeopleSoft experience preferred.
Experience with report writers, e.g. Summit dashboard, SQL.

Required License / Registration / Certification

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement

Classification Title

Senior Budget Analyst

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

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Serves as a member of the IHD administration and provides priorities to the Directors of the Institute on various issues related to budgeting and service center/revenue components and manages day-to-day functions for IHD project-based finance activities

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Provide financial accountability and ensured compliance with state and university procedures and internal control guidelines for accounting, reporting, and administrative services for all chart strings in the institute

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Oversees IHD finances with respect to grant funding, OTA funding and contract funding. Oversees all post-award functions for grant funded projects

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Manage sub-contract invoice process for sponsored projects. Resolve accounting issues including project over runs, and accelerated spending and grant expiration dates.

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Explores various cost-effective and revenue-generating concepts and researches operations/services provided by other entities to ensure best practices

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Prepare annual budgets; Forecast 5-year budget projections considering all grants/projects in preparation of the annual budget process and internal planning

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Approve all reimbursement requests, Pcard purchases, procurements, Personnel Action Forms for new hires, and purchase orders related to sponsored research projects checking for availability of funds, reviewing allowability under contract terms and conditions, and screening for correct capital equipment classifications. Communicate with Principal Investigators (PIs) if alternative funding is required.

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Prepare and submit interim and final financial reports for sponsors, including cost share reports. Preparation of sponsor financial reports includes analysis of project budgets; expenditures; encumbrances and receivables. Perform grant and contract close out function including revenue/expense analysis.

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Process journal entries for cost transfers; cross campus payments; expense reimbursement; and internal project funding.

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Performs all other duties as assigned

Posting Number

S6403P

Position End Date (if temporary)

Special Instructions to Applicants