Grants Specialist II (Remote) - Sponsored Projects Accounting

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory and legal framework and vast compliance rules affecting federal and non-federal sponsored research agreements.* Interpret external agency guidelines and advise administrators and faculty regarding the allowability and allocability of direct costs to grants, contracts and sub-agreements.* Provide detail-oriented review, timely and accurate preparation, and submission of interim, annual, and final financial reports and invoices.* Review salary and stipends for compliance with grant requirements and maintain confidentiality regarding the data.* Process complex adjusting entries and budget carryover entries.* Monitor and coordinate multiple reporting due dates and focus activities on the reports for complex projects (multiple PI, subcontracts, training grants...).* Closeout accounting records for expiring grants. Follow-up with departments on outstanding issues that pertain to the report and/or invoice submission and closing process. Maintain documentation on correspondence with departments and external sponsors.* Review expenditures for adherence to Federal regulations, agency requirements, award conditions, and University policies.* Reconcile accounting records to ensure all costs are included on the financial report and/or invoice and closeout accounting records for expiring grants and contracts.* Communicate and follow up with departments and/or faculty members on FFR submission or invoice and closing process issues. Maintain documentation on correspondence with departments and sponsoring agencies.* Review and approve all transactions related to assigned grant portfolio to ensure compliance with University and sponsor guidelines. Primary issues involve sufficient justification, date of discovery, reasonableness, timelines, and department approvals.* Review transactions at daily scheduled intervals. Approval/disapproval should be initiated within one business day.* Contact and communicate with departments to resolve compliance issues regarding these transactions.* Monitor monthly exception reports.* Review and approve Administrative Cost Exception forms.* Assist with gathering detail support for audits as needed.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.**Useful Links****Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.**Regulatory Postings**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster(; ) #J-18808-Ljbffr