Financial Assistant II (UCP V) Grants Assistant Office for Sponsored Programs The Office for Sponsored Programs at the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus, is seeking a Grants Assistant (Financial Assistant II) to provide support to a post-award grant administration team. This is a high-volume, customer-service oriented position in a fast-paced, centralized research administration office. Specific responsibilities will include: set up project folders; input new awards and other entries into grant database and accounting system; process cost transfers; prepare journal entries for deficits, payroll adjustments, and other items as directed; maintain and monitor records related to accounts as well as fiscal procedures for compliance with policies and regulations; correct errors in data input; obtain match information for award set up and close out; produce and distribute various reports, run FOCUS reports as needed; prepare financial information and correspondence; send out deficit and other letters for team members, and follow up as needed; perform other tasks as requested. Minimum acceptable qualifications include: Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in financial record-keeping and reporting where the primary day-to-day duties of the position included the preparation and processing of accounting and budget transactions. The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of accounting practices and procedures including accounting and fiscal control procedures, and the ability to assist in analysis/interpretation and preparation of budgets within established guidelines. Must be able to work collaboratively or independently and to exercise sound judgment within scope of authority. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area and two to four years related experience. Experience using computerized spreadsheets, databases and word-processing applications required, Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Knowledge of grants administration a plus. Must be available to work an established schedule between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and occasional evening hours as necessitated in order to accommodate customer-service objectives. This is a full-time, twelve-month permanent position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should send email applications indicating SEARCH # 2007132 GRANTS ASSISTANT in the subject line, and including a cover letter, resume and three references (single file attachment preferred) to xxxxxx@uconn.edu. Alternatively, applications may be mailed to: Laurie Pudlo, University of Connecticut, Office for Sponsored Programs, 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133, Storrs, CT 06269-1133; or faxed to (860) 486-3726. Applications will be accepted until any subject or subsequent positions are filled. Please do not submit multiple applications for this position. (Search # 2007132) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Grants and Contracts Specialist I (UCP VI) Post Award Grant Manager Office for Sponsored Programs The Office for Sponsored Programs at the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage sponsored research accounts in accordance with Federal and State laws, University policies and sponsor guidelines. The position requires a strong accounting background and use of sound fiscal practices to perform complex grant accounting functions including: Interpretation of grant terms and conditions to ensure proper account set-up; preparation and input of budgets into mainframe accounting and grant tracking systems; ongoing monitoring of accounting and financial activity on sponsored project accounts; final determination of the allowability of expenditures; review and approval of budget revisions; and preparation of journal entries for corrections or adjustments to grant accounts. The Grant Manager will work with University administrators and researchers and advise in interpretation and application of relevant policies and regulations on budgetary issues affecting project accounts. The Grant Manager will also act as a liaison between the University, sponsor and Principal Investigator, provide oversight or assistance to meet reporting obligations at account closeout, maintain complete and accurate records and documentation, and exercise good judgment in clarifying and resolving issues of concern. The incumbent will identify and make recommendations for improvement of current practices, and perform other tasks as required. Required qualifications and skills include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field plus four years of relevant experience, or eight years of relevant experience in a business organization or government agency where the primary day-to-day duties of the position included the preparation and processing of accounting and budget transactions. Candidates should have demonstrated experience reading, interpreting and applying Federal and State laws and regulations. Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to think critically, flexibly and analytically, and ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment required. Proficiency with the use of computerized spreadsheet, database and word processing applications, Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Experience using a mainframe application such as FRS and/or experience using an electronic research administration system such as InfoEd a plus. This is a full-time, twelve-month, permanent position, with a target salary range in the low $50's. Screening will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and three references to: Laurie Pudlo, University of Connecticut, Office for Sponsored Programs, 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133, Storrs, CT 06269-1133. Applications will be accepted by e-mail (please reference the search number, single file preferred) at xxxxxx@uconn.edu or by fax at (860) 486-3726. Please do not submit multiple applications. (Search # 2007128) ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================
