About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity. Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research
Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment. AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity.

Position Overview

The Senior Budget Analyst position will 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 of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field plus five years of directly related experience in sponsored research accounting in a university, research foundation, or industry setting.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Oversees AIM-AHEAD project finances with respect to grant funding, OTA funding and contract funding. Oversees post-award functions for AIM-AHEAD project.
• Manage sub-contract invoice process for sponsored projects. Resolve accounting issues including project over runs, and accelerated spending and grant expiration dates. 
• Explores various cost-effective and revenue-generating concepts and researches operations/services provided by other entities to ensure best practices 
• Prepare annual budgets; Forecast 5-year budget projections considering all grants/projects in preparation of the annual budget process and internal planning. 
• 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 allow-ability under contract terms and conditions, and screening for correct capital equipment classifications. Communicate with Principal Investigators (PIs) if alternative funding is required. 
• 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. 
• Process journal entries for cost transfers; cross campus payments; expense reimbursement; and internal project funding. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.