Associate Financial Analyst (Research Finance and Administration)

Unclassified - 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 using various databases and systems
• Assisting with developing and analyzing various financial reports
• Supporting faculty and senior staff in preparing grant proposals and contracts
• Assisting with budget preparation for grant proposals
• Monitoring compliance with sponsor, VUMC, and federal guidelines
• Preparing support documents, biosketches, and tables
• Maintaining electronic files and databases
• Serving as a resource to senior staff and administration
• Providing general administrative and financial support

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 problem-solving skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Highly organized and efficient
• Team player and self-starter

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in research finance
• Knowledge of grant management systems
• Familiarity with compliance regulations

Benefits

• Remote work opportunities
• Professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Supportive work environment