The Senior Financial Analyst, reporting to the Director of Grant & Contract
Accounting, will assist with complex award management activities and provide
Accounting, will assist with complex award management activities and provide
oversight
both within the department and with peers on campus.
The Senior
Financial Analyst will be responsible for post award financial
compliance and accounting on various complex federal and non-federal
grants, stay current on latest updates and changes in Uniform Guidance
acting as a resource for peers, department administration and faculty.
Will oversee financial reporting, internal and external as assigned
including preparing financial metrics, models and other reports.
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $74,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree
- Four years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Knowledge of Federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts.
- Knowledge and understanding of Peoplesoft Finance or other ERP accounting systems preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices.
- Ability to utilize Excel to analyze data, prepare and maintain complex financial metrics, models and reports.
- Ability to work independently, assess issues and exercise sound judgment. Execute decisions with limited direction.
- Ability to prioritize work such to meet mission critical deadlines for multiple tasks.
- Ability to work with a large, complex, and deadline driven workload
- Ability to adapt and utilize automated processes and adapt to new software systems.
- Ability to work virtually using Webex, Teams, Zoom, and other Microsoft products made for collaboration.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and customer service skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
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