Grants Finance Specialist

Grants Finance Specialist

Position Title: Grants Finance Specialist

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Job Description: Iowa State University's Finance Service Delivery team is accepting applications for a Grants Finance Specialist (Grants Specialist II) to support the College of Business, College of Design, Graduate College, along with University administrative, Student Support, and other operational units in post-award activities related to grants.

Example of Duties

• Researches and understands any special conditions associated with the awards in a portfolio
• Monitors financial activity for an award portfolio, including overspends, cost sharing, and unallowable expenses, throughout the award lifecycle to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols regarding sponsor and university requirements
• Recommends and processes accounting adjustments to award expenditures to resolve issues of non-compliance or lack of funds
• Documents cost-share expenditures
• Processes effort reporting and adjustments for all Federal/Federal Flow Through awards
• Assists in budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and supplemental award line requests
• Provides and reviews sponsored funding financial reports
• Collaborates with team members and departmental customers to provide exceptional customer service
• Works closely with team members and departmental customers to resolve complex or unique situations, escalating to leadership if necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a business-related field of study
• Experience with post-award financial management of grants, including the development of budget projections
• Experience in higher education/institutional setting
• Experience working remotely
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Experience with Workday Financial Management

For more information about Finance Service Delivery, please visit: Finance - Division of Operations and Finance

This position offers the opportunity for hybrid work but does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.