Research Fiscal Specialist, School of Medicine - Richmond, United States - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Research Fiscal Specialist - Neurology/School of Medicine

As part of the Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research Program, the Research Fiscal Specialist provides advanced administrative support to the program, including grant and financial management of the related muscular dystrophy consortiums. These consortiums oversee multiple sites and awards designed to develop therapies for the muscular dystrophies. The Research Fiscal Specialist is responsible for providing direct pre

- and post award support for the Program. The incumbent will also contribute to infrastructure, personnel, policy, and process development for the program.

Typical Duties:
With mínimal supervision, prepare and process financial transactions related to internal research study activities as well as external subawardees analyze financial transactions for trends and variances;

- create reports, tracking tools, and related professional documents;
- develop budgets - forecast expenses
- reconcile financial reports

Essential Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred. Prior experience with Banner Finance & Accounting System, financial management, effort reporting, and project closeout will be preferred, including a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and OMB Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards. Prior experience in administrative and financial management in an academic setting (to include a working knowledge of state/university purchasing, travel, personnel administration policies and procedures) will be preferred. Additionally, general understanding of IRB and IACUC policies pertaining to regulatory requirements in animal and human research is a plus.
ORP Eligible: No
This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
Position will remain open until filled
VCU is committed to hiring veterans VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual
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Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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