Contracts & Grants Fiscal Analyst

USF Health

. Review, administer, audit, and account for assigned contracts and external awards .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSaint Petersburg • Florida • United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, financial reporting, and compliance within a university setting. Proficient in budgeting principles, auditing standards, and the use of financial systems for data analysis and decision-making.

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Contract AdministrationFinancial ReportingBudgeting PrinciplesCompliance MonitoringStatistical Methodology

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesBudget ManagementFinancial AnalysisReconciliationAuditing StandardsContract TrackingFinancial ForecastingExpenditure MonitoringSOP DevelopmentInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationGuidance and Training

Tools & Technologies

Financial SystemsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Research AdministrationUniversity Financial FunctionRegulatory ComplianceVendor ManagementPersonnel Effort Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, administer, audit, and account for assigned contracts and external awards
Monitor awards and contracts for regulatory and statutory compliance and fulfillment of vendor and University commitments
Provide departmental faculty and administrative staff with contract budget and financial information
Give guidance on budget/expenditure procedures and financial controls
Prepare and distribute funding allocations and budget amendments
Prepare financial reporting, forecasting, reconciliations, and analysis
Assist with preparation, review, analysis, execution, and management of organizational agreements
Develop and oversee contract and award tracking and reporting systems
Monitor agreements, amendments, renewals, invoicing, billing, expenditures, and closeout requirements
Conduct internal compliance reviews of contract and award files
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, presentations, correspondence, agendas, and related documentation
Perform monthly reconciliation and financial monitoring, including payroll, expenditures, travel, procurement activity, and cost transfers
Oversee the Personnel Effort Reporting (PERT) process and resolve discrepancies
Review award financial activity for closeout
Develop and improve SOPs, internal controls, training materials, reconciliation tools, and budget templates
Provide guidance, training, and technical support on financial processes, contract administration, budgeting, and compliance
Use institutional financial systems and reporting tools to analyze financial data for decision-making and leadership reporting
Report directly to the Budget Director on the USF St. Petersburg campus
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business field and one year of work experience in research, research administration, or a university financial function; or a Master's degree
Progressively responsible related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Current work authorization in the United States
Previous experience in academic research
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Thorough understanding of accounting and budgeting principles and practices
Understanding of statistical methodology
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Understanding of generally accepted auditing standards
Curriculum vitae / resume
Copy of academic transcripts
Contact information for three references, including one current/most recent supervisor
Position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Employee perks and discounts
Potential Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check