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Posted: 07-Jun-26
Location: Ithaca, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 3-107071
Temporary Post-Award Finance Specialist (Part-Time)
The Department of Public and Ecosystem Health is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Post-Award Finance Specialist to provide short-term support for sponsored project financial management. This position plays a critical role in ensuring responsible stewardship of grant funding that supports public health, environmental, and ecosystem initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings experience in post-award administration, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of compliance requirements associated with public and research funding.
- Monitor and manage financial activity across assigned grant and contract accounts
- Review expenditures for allowability, allocability, and compliance with sponsor (e.g., federal, state, foundation) and institutional policies
- Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Assist with financial reporting, invoicing, and grant closeout processes
- Support budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for active awards
- Prepare documentation for audits and ensure readiness for internal or external review
- Collaborate with faculty, principal investigators (PIs), and program staff to support financial decision-making
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public health administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with post-award grant management, research administration, or public sector finance strongly preferred
- Familiarity with federal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance) and/or public health funding requirements
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Excel and financial management systems
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- This is a 2 month part time position offering up to 19 hours per week.
- This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY
- This position is not benefits eligible
- The anticipated pay rate is $30/hr
University Job Title:
Temporary Finance Professional - SP
Job Family:
Temporary Finance/Budget/Planning
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
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Onsite
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Contact Name:
Gabriel Gonzalez
Contact Email:
gag95@cornell.edu
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