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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of experience in finance and administration in an academic medical setting required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

• Basic accounting knowledge.

• Experience using Workday financial reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.

• Experience in a grants/sponsored program-related group such as OSPAN or as a Department Administrator.

• Grants Management Program certification.

• Advanced accounting knowledge.

• General understanding of grants accounting.

• Knowledge of UAMS Workday reports and UAMS purchasing.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the College's senior Cost Center Manager, responsible for the review and approval of the College's purchase requisitions, journal entries, and travel expense reports in WD.

• Process Foundation PARs and the biannual time and effort certifications.

• Maintain rolling projections of grant and contract activity including analyses of potential marginal expenses.

• Monitor actual expenditures as compared to budget for all levels: College, departments, programs, and cost centers.

• Liaison with Grants Accounting as the College's grant portfolio manager, currently estimated at $20M.

• Responsible for all grants from the Notice of Award to the award close.

• Coordinate the account set-up facilitator in Workday.

• Facilitate kick-start meetings for all new awards in the College and provide leadership to all Principal Investigators (PIs) and department admin in providing monthly reports and guidance in understanding them and processes needed to assist in managing their grants.

• Perform costing allocation changes, payroll accounting adjustments, journal entries, and accounting adjustments, budget revisions, and cash management/invoicing for grant sub-awards.

• Manage cash receipts and manage an aging report with less than 20% open over 120 days.

• Provides leadership and support to departments in understanding grant reporting and managing open encumbrances.

• Maintain an active role as an Alumni in the UAMS Grants Management Certification Program and if budget is available, plan on attending the NCURA Financial meetings annually.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.