Grant & Contract Specialist

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The primary focus of the Grant & Contract Specialist position is to support one or more functional areas through payment management activities to ensure compliance with all applicable university, sponsor, ABOR, state and federal requirements, standards and regulations. This position is a member of the Cash Management group within the Post Award - Fiscal Oversight Team. This is an entry level position which receives close supervision and direction to support project accounting and cash management, cost analysis and compliance.

This position follows standard practices and procedures to analyze situations, resulting in the completion of needed payment management activities.

Essential Duties

• Works in conjunction with the team to ensure timely and accurate post-award accounting of all cash management activities.
• May be asked to engage in any of the following activities:
• ACH wire and check identification and deposit
• Assist with Treasury deposits, Arizona State University Foundation draws, sponsor refunds, completion of needed journal transactions, local cost share and revenue recognition oversight.
• As a resource, may interact with sponsors and staff to resolve problems and correct errors in fund management to ensure timely collection and processing of revenue.
• Maintains all applicable project records and files; decides proper handling of financial transactions
• Approves transactions within designated limits.
• May recommend changes to methods or procedures to management, utilizing knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• In addition to the Essential Duties and Functions listed above, a Grant & Contract Specialist works with their supervisor to prioritize and manage time. This position supports a customer group and works with other internal university contacts. May assist with data gathering and initial analysis under direction of a senior staff member.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in accounting systems/software and a developed understanding of accounting practices.
• Experience with grants/contracts and fiscal grants management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working in basic computer applications and information dissemination technology.
• Good collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships along with the ability to work effectively within a structured team.
• Ability to work under close supervision, receive detailed instructions and effectively respond to routine situations.
• Ability to provide ideas and recommendations to resolve routine issues based on an understanding of the requirements.

Working Environment

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

Location:

Off-Campus:
Scottsdale

Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines.

ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.