Fiscal Analyst II

Job Description:

• Prepares and submits timely and accurate financial reports in concert with the Grants Office and in accordance with contract/grant agreements.
• Analyzes expenditure transactions to ensure accuracy, budgetary compliance, and adherence to agency guidelines for assigned restricted grants and contracts.
• Performs cash flow and budgetary analyses of grant funds on a regular basis. Prepares salary and expenditure analyses on 1890 Extension and Research grants and contracts and informs Principal Investigators and Project Directors of account balances
• Monitors expenditures and controls operating accounts under the authority of the Director to ensure that all costs are in accordance with university and agency guidelines;
• Reviews and guides others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards and transactions to ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies;
• Performs pre- and post-award activities for reviewing proposal budgets for accuracy, correct rates, and permissible items proposed prior to submission and ensuring all applications meet university policy and Federal regulations;
• Helps develop departmental fiscal procedures and processes in compliance with Tennessee State University policies;
• Conducts operational audits and makes recommendations to Director; Conducts training for staff on financial policies, procedures, and processes;
• Assists the Director with budget planning, staffing requirements and in determining the impact of personnel actions
• Conducts financial research and interprets and advises project directors regarding research administration guidelines, federal regulations, OMB circulars and University policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as required.