Research Grants Analyst - Hackensack Meridian Health

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The Research Grant Analyst provides pre- and post-award funds management for the organization's grants program. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of post award which includes: preparation/review of budgets, general ledger grant and expense analysis, submission of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual grant expense reports, assisting finance department during year end audit and Uniform Guidance audit and other requirements as outlined in detail below.

A day in the life of a Research Grant Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Establishes standards and deadlines for grant proposals or applications, and reviews proposals or applications for completeness and compliance with grant terms.
• Reviews and approves awards and develops processes for delivering funding to successful applicants.
• Pays funds to recipients, ensuring that expenditures are within allowable amounts.
• Maintains records related to fund sources, balances, and disbursements.
• Assists recipients or applications with proposals, applications, or program budgeting and reporting.
• Handles all financial responsibilities relating to Research Grant Administration (pre and post-award).
• Prepares financial grant reports and invoices for public and private grant programs and clinical trials, if applicable, for internal review and submission to public and private agencies as required.
• Ensures that appropriate receipt of funds specific to each grant/clinical trial are collected and open receivables are managed properly.
• Records, on a monthly basis, all research and grant revenue and expenditures. Analyzes each clinical trial fund and each Federal/State/Private Foundation grant to supporting documentation.
• Prepares other financial reports as required, including financial reports to Principal Investigators.
• Ensures that monthly Time & Effort sheets are submitted from Program Managers through PeopleSoft Time and Labor and reconciles to actual grant reporting.
• Maintains database of all capital purchases funded with Federal/State grant monies and communicates this information to Accounting Team to ensure items are included in the PeopleSoft Asset Management System.
• Works with Research Administration, Principal Investigators, and others to ensure that departmental budgets are completed properly each year.
• Prepares Research Division Financial Statements for review by Manager and distribution to Network Leadership monthly.
• Reviews and provides status updates of specific grants and/or clinical trials with Research Administration, Principal Investigators and others as necessary.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or a related area and 3 years of experience in grants & contracts or in a related area; or equivalent 5 years of experience in grants & contracts or in a related area and High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

•  Clinical research experience. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!