Financial Analyst, Effort Reporting Associate (Research Administration and/or Grant Mgt exp preferred) - REMOTE

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in effort reporting, research administration, or grant management is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and institutional policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Enter payroll accounting adjustments for changes in effort certification.
• Review submitted effort reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure reported effort aligns with payroll records and grant allocations.
• Perform manual reconciliation of certification data vs. GL data.
• Verify compliance with federal regulations and conduct regular audits of reports.
• Provide support and training resources for staff involved in effort reporting.
• Collaborate with finance and grants management teams.
• Assist in the development of process improvements.