Finance Coordinator I, Biostatistics and Data Science
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under administrative review, the finance coordinator I provides financial assistance to research study investigators and/or departmental administrators. Assists in preparation of budgets for submission to granting agencies, performs daily grant and budget management activities, monitors the status of available grant funds and prepares a variety of reports and analyses for use by management.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related area with two years' grant related accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Computer skills and the ability to develop financial spreadsheets required.
- Experience related to research projects preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Monitors expenditures on numerous large grants and departmental accounts. Performs day-to-day budget management of assigned funds, prepares regular reports and analyses on the financial status of grant accounts.
- Establishes accurate financial projections by examining past and future expenditures to determine if adequate funds are available as needed. Reviews financial information with faculty investigators and/or departmental administrators to determine and implement distribution changes as appropriate.
- Assists with drafts of budgets for the submission of grants and contracts for faculty investigators. Reviews completed grant applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Acts as a departmental liaison for grant and contract financial issues with the Controller's Office, Research Development, and other departments involved. Establishes a thorough understanding of the Medical School and granting agencies' rules and regulations to avoid inappropriate expenditures.
- Under administrative review, may plan and direct the work of section or department clerical and accounting staff. May process bi-weekly payroll.
- Establishes and maintains financial databases and files.
- Participates in the preparation of the departmental budget or annual report.
- Processes personnel change requests, personnel requisitions, purchase requisitions, payroll, accounts payable and other grant-related expenses.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet abilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Comfortable office work environment
About Us
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.
Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always