Provide ongoing independent financial analysis, management/monitoring, and reporting of complex government and private grants/contracts to faculty researchers.
Serve as liaison between principal investigators (PI) and central areas to resolve problems and answer questions.
Prepare and process accounting transactions.
Develop and provide post-award administration for complex grants and contracts, including budget management, forecasting, and award closeout.
Ensure compliance with federal Uniform Guidance, sponsor regulations, and institutional policies.
Provide strategic financial analysis and reporting to support Principal Investigator (PI) decision-making.
Oversee the preparation and submission of progress and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate grant-funded and financial transactions and ensure full compliance with sponsor-specific guidelines.
Perform post-transaction reviews to verify appropriateness, accuracy, and audit readiness.
Ensure that all incoming awards are established accurately and in a timely manner.
Communicate with PIs regarding new awards, including account numbers and approved budgets.
Provide financial oversight and support for sponsored projects and departmental funds.
Track multiple departmental accounts to ensure timely completion of internal and external billings.

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Accounting, Grants And/Or Payroll (3 Years)
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Bachelor's degree (Preferred).
Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Budgeting, Deadline Management, Grant Preparation, Human Resource Management System, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizing, Payroll Systems, Planning Systems, Prioritization, Public Relations (PR), Reporting Systems, Team Communication, Written Communication (Preferred).

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 employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are available for your continued childcare needs.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

Contract & Grant Coordinator – Arts and Sciences, Biology

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