Hackensack Meridian Health - Hackensack, NJ
posted about 2 months ago
The Research Grant Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health plays a crucial role in managing the organization's grants program, focusing on both pre- and post-award funds management. This position is essential for ensuring that all aspects of grant management are handled efficiently and effectively. The analyst will be responsible for preparing and reviewing budgets, conducting general ledger grant and expense analysis, and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual grant expense reports. Additionally, the analyst will assist the finance department during year-end audits and Uniform Guidance audits, ensuring compliance with all necessary requirements. In this role, the analyst will establish standards and deadlines for grant proposals and applications, reviewing them for completeness and compliance with grant terms. They will also review and approve awards, developing processes for delivering funding to successful applicants. The analyst will manage the financial responsibilities related to Research Grant Administration, which includes preparing financial grant reports and invoices for both public and private grant programs, as well as clinical trials when applicable. Ensuring that funds are paid to recipients within allowable amounts and maintaining accurate records of fund sources, balances, and disbursements are also key responsibilities. The analyst will work closely with recipients to assist them with proposals, applications, and program budgeting and reporting. They will analyze each clinical trial fund and each Federal/State/Private Foundation grant, preparing financial reports for Principal Investigators and ensuring that monthly Time & Effort sheets are submitted and reconciled. Furthermore, the analyst will maintain a database of all capital purchases funded with Federal/State grant monies, communicating this information to the Accounting Team to ensure proper inclusion in the PeopleSoft Asset Management System. This position requires collaboration with Research Administration and Principal Investigators to ensure departmental budgets are completed accurately each year, and the analyst will prepare monthly financial statements for review by management and distribution to Network Leadership.