The University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post Award) employee who will:

- Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts not limited to overseeing the processing of invoices, conducting complex cost analyses, re-budgeting projects, setting up sub-awards, and coordinating supply and equipment purchases.

• Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets; processes amendments, modifications, extensions, and terminations of contracts.  

• Maintains award-related schedules; ensures the complete and accurate collection and distribution of all materials.

• Monitors account activity including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions. 

• Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation.

• Prepares account reports; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports.

• Tracks multiple grants and contracts to advise University employees on long-term financial viability.

• Assists with preparing project budgets.

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Grants Forecasting, Fiscal Panther, Peris, and pertinent grant programs.  Excellent communications skills via phone, email and virtual platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc,) is imperative.  Ability to sit for long periods of time and attend meetings in various campus buildings when required.  

Mainly sedentary.