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The Department of Biology is at the center of life sciences research at Stanford. Biology's mission is to lead in understanding life, from molecules to cells, and organisms to ecosystems.
Biology has an immediate opening for a full-time Finance and Research Analyst. This position is responsible for the review, administrative, fiscal accounting, and customer service activities during all stages of the award (both pre- and post-award) made to Biology Principal Investigators for internal and external sponsors. In addition, this person will perform moderately complex finance functions and/or activities. The FRA reports directly to the Manager, Research Administration.
Work under minimal supervision to manage the proposal preparation and/or post award activities on grants, contracts, program projects, and federal grants, both routine and complex. Perform, independently, moderately complex financial functions related to budgeting and forecasting requiring specific knowledge, skills and broad application of policies, precedents and systems within context of internal policies and external regulations.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume to be considered for this opening.
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CORE DUTIES:
*Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic, review documents for completeness and compliance.
*Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification.
*Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries.
*Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers.
*Review and approve expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
*Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides.
*Participate in contract closeout process; submit final reports and certificates. Compile information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
*Understand, apply, and advise on university and government policies for projects.
*Serve as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff.
*Participate in and contribute to process improvements. Lead other staff in group projects. Support new initiatives; cooperate and adapt to changes and processes.
*May participate as a mentor and provide cross-training as needed. Serve as a back-up to other functions.
OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE:
Perform finance functions, including structured analysis; conduct data mining; identify, clarify and investigate discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develop solutions and processes.
Maintain, reconcile, review, combine, and validate moderately complex financial data sets, including large volumes of data, financial reports, financial databases and key financial information.
Develop budget, forecasting, and analyses to be used by internal management for key activities or decision making.
Resolve issues within immediate work unit; apply ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution and recognize exceptions.
Run and analyze moderately complex financial reports, often from multiple systems; assist in preparation of management information reports.
Contribute to development and maintenance of desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
Resolve transactional inquiries, escalate broader issues and respond in a professional and timely manner.
*Other duties may also be assigned.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and three years of job related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
*Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
*Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
*Excellent oral, written, and communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
*Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in business applications, such as Word and Excel, and web-based tools.
*Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.
*Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum I and II within first year in role.
*Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.
*Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.
*Competency in project management and ability to contribute as part of a project team.
*Extreme attention to detail.
*Ability to work well independently, but also to seek or offer assistance when needed.
*Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project.
*Excellent time management and organizational skills.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
*Understanding and ability to apply basic accounting skills and concepts.
*Use knowledge and demonstrated experience of financial systems.
The expected pay range for this position is $81,000 to $99,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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