Post Award Financial Analyst

Post Award Financial Analyst in the Office of Sponsored Programs serves as part of a team responsible for coordinating financial support activities ensuring the timely receipt and payment of financial resources associated with sponsored awards. Responsibilities include submitting letter of credit payment requests and processing payments received by sponsors, entering payment data in university accounting system, providing analytical support for payments and drawdowns, ensuring data integrity of entered data, and works closely with the supervisor and grants management and financial management teams to resolve financial discrepancies. Possesses strong organizational and detail-orientation skills, and uses sound accounting skills in the execution of daily accounting activities.

- Degree, coursework, or an equivalent level of experience in a related field
- Computer proficiency with required office applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets
- Demonstrated experience and/or college coursework with an emphasis on accounting, finance or government/business regulations and administration
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field.
- Knowledge of federal and non-federal grants and/or contract regulations
- Experience working in a university, higher-ed, or government environment

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Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

Commensurate with experience, starting at $55,000

40 hrs per week

May 9, 2025

Position is hybrid with a weekly on-campus (Blacksburg, Virginia) presence, and will require the completion of a telework agreement in accordance with Policy 4325, Alternative Work Site and Telework Policy. The hybrid work schedule will be confirmed following an onsite training period.

We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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