Grants Finance Specialist

Iowa State University•Remote - Iowa, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Iowa State University's Finance Service Delivery team is hiring a Grants Finance Specialist (Grants Specialist II) to support post-award grant activities for the College of Business, College of Design, Graduate College, and university administrative, Student Support, and other operational units. The role monitors award finances and ensures compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies throughout the award lifecycle. It also supports sponsored funding financial reporting, effort reporting, budget changes, and resolution of financial issues. The position offers hybrid work, but the employee must reside in Iowa on or before the start of employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of related experience.
Must reside in Iowa on or before the start of employment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Research and understand special conditions associated with awards in an assigned portfolio.
Monitor award financial activity, including overspends, cost sharing, and unallowable expenses, throughout the award lifecycle to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols concerning sponsor and university requirements.
Recommend and process accounting adjustments to award expenditures to resolve non-compliance or funding issues.
Document cost-share expenditures.
Process effort reporting and adjustments for Federal and Federal Flow Through awards.
Assist with budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and supplemental award line requests.
Provide and review sponsored funding financial reports.
Collaborate with team members and departmental customers to provide exceptional customer service.
Work with team members and departmental customers to resolve complex or unique situations, escalating to leadership when necessary.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits.
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Voluntary benefits and discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellbeing program.
WorkFlex options for some positions, offering flexibility in when, where, and how work is done.