Our client located in Cambridge, Ma is looking for a Grants Coordinator for join their team on a Direct Hire Basis. This positions offers Full Benefits and a Pension. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing and managing approximately $4M in research funds per year; serving as a primary information and operations resource for the PI and lab in post-award grants administration
• Provide complex, diverse fiscal management and administration services
• Providing financial, budgeting, and forecasting support
• Preparing monthly financial reports to federal sponsors
• Preparing and analyzing internal computerized reports
• Assisting with preparation of pre-award documents and assisting with other aspects of laboratory administration and financial management.
• Can expect to interact with the BE’s financial team, communicate across many levels of the Institute, and act as a liaison and resource for the PI’s laboratory personnel.

Job Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in finance/accounting or related area in a complex research/administrative environment
• Grants administration/management experience in an academic research environment, particularly research proposal processing and post-award administration
• Ability to structure and manage complex budgets
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; meticulous attention to detail; initiative
• Ability to implement and/or improve established financial processes and collaborate with faculty, contractors, departmental and research staff, and students
• Receptivity to learning new business methods and computational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines despite frequent interruptions
• Discretion with confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office.  Familiarity with Atlas, SAPgui, Concur, Kuali Coeus is highly desirable.
• Experience as an EHS safety representative a plus.