Post Award Associate - Financial Management
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Job no: 532883
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Sponsored Programs
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Business / Accounting / Finance, Grants / Contracts
The Office of Sponsored Programs in the Office for Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech has an opening for a Post Award Associate for the Financial Management team. The Post Award Associate (Research Administrator) serves as a part of a team responsible for billing, financial reporting, receivable/collection, and fiscal closeout of research awards in accordance with sponsored award requirements. The Associate assists faculty and staff in award administration and ensures compliance with university and sponsor policies, procedures, and requirements. Responsibilities include invoicing the sponsors accurately and timely for incurred expenses, completing the required financial reports, and managing accounts receivables. This position works closely with the post award grants management team, departments, and faculty.
The position will foster teamwork and collaboration, with demonstrated organizational skills and high commitment to customer service by applying skills and experience to the review of research proposals and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and guidelines.
Degree or significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Familiarity with bookkeeping/accounting practices and/or invoicing.
Demonstrated experience and/or college coursework with an emphasis on accounting, finance, or government/business regulations and administration.
Demonstrated experience with federal and nonfederal grants and/or contract regulations.
Project administration and/or project management experience preferably in a research setting.
Knowledge of university administrative and/or accounting practices and procedures.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Commensurate with experience, starting at $57,000
We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Renee VanDyke at revandyke@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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