Senior Financial Analyst I (Grants & Contracts)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K - $116K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 20th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst I (Grants & Contracts) to support the Rutgers Cancer Institute’s Finance Department. The role involves administering and coordinating post-award activities related to clinical trials, grants, and contracts, performing financial analysis using Oracle financial systems, monitoring project accounts, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance.

Highlights

Administers post-award processes for clinical trials, grants, contracts, and non-sponsored research programs.

Monitors incoming revenue and maintains cash receipt reports to ensure timely payment postings.

Performs quantitative financial analysis and monthly variance analyses using Oracle financial systems.

Prepares budget and forecast projections along with comprehensive profit and loss statements.

Ensures accurate journal entries across funding sources including federal, state, and corporate research contracts.

Collaborates with Research Financial Services for billing reconciliations related to grants and contracts.

Reviews and approves Marketplace requisitions and manages purchase orders for clinical research services.

Submits salary and fringe benefit cost transfers and manages budget allocations within Oracle.

Requires bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field and four years of relevant experience in a basic research environment.

Proficient in Oracle financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups); experience with OnCore CTMS and knowledge of CPT coding and EPIC research billing preferred.