Job Abstract

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia seeks candidates to support the operations of Post Award Research Administration within the Dean's Office as a grants finance associate.

This position is an entry level position which supports grants and contracts administrators and specialists of the Post-award Office in managing research funds throughout the School.

This position will assist with financial functions in the School, including, but not limited to:

• Review notice of awards.
• Preparation of monthly account reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly reports detailing PIs budget balance.
• Assist/prepare journal entries, payroll adjustment as well as other accounting adjustment.
• Assist in reviewing expense reports and/or other Workday Inbox Tasks
• Assist in clearing deficits and developing financial projections
• Assist in responding to reporting/sponsor inquiries
• Assist in developing SOPs & training materials Supporting other grants and contracts administrators as needed

The ideal candidate for the position should be excited to learn new systems and skills and:

• Exhibit a strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• Be creative and take initiative to develop workable solutions to problems when answers are not readily apparent.
• Have excellent communication skills both electronically and verbally.
• Demonstrate an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as a desire to develop advanced skills.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of other Microsoft Office products.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $45,000 - $50,000. Starting salary commensurate with education and experience. 

This position facilitates hybrid work arrangement. The candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week.

This position will remain open until filled—starting date as soon as possible. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0062347.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their ‘Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.

MINIMUM RQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma. Strong preference given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.