Associate Financial Analyst (Research Finance and Administration)

Vanderbilt Univ Medical Center - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Nashville, TN

About the position

The Associate Financial Analyst position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is part of the Institute for Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) administrative team. This role focuses on providing accounting, financial, and grants management support to various units within the IMPH. The position involves complex financial transactions, compliance monitoring, and assisting in grant proposal preparations, all while ensuring adherence to guidelines and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and processing complex transactions
• Reconciling financial transactions and researching discrepancies
• Processing journal entries
• Tracking financial and payroll information utilizing various databases and systems
• Assisting with developing and analyzing various financial reports
• Supporting faculty and senior staff in preparing and assembling grant proposals and contracts
• Assisting with budget preparation for grant proposals
• Monitoring compliance with sponsor, VUMC, and federal guidelines and deadlines
• Preparing support documents, biosketches, tables, etc.
• Maintaining electronic files and databases
• Serving as a resource to senior staff and administration
• Performing other general administrative and financial support responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong experience with accounting and financial responsibilities
• Familiarity with pre- and post-award administration
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and database applications
• Professional work style with high level of problem solving skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Extremely organized, efficient, team player, and self-starter

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Tableau
• Knowledge of financial analysis
• Project management skills

Benefits

• Remote work opportunities
• Professional growth and development
• Inclusive work environment
• Health and wellness programs