Senior Financial Analyst I (Grants & Contracts)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K - $116K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 18th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst I (Grants & Contracts). The role involves managing post-award administration and coordination of clinical trials, grants, and contracts, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting for research projects at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The analyst provides financial support to Principal Investigators by monitoring budgets, processing journal entries, and collaborating with internal teams to safeguard contract resources.

Highlights

Manage post-award administration of clinical trials, grants, and contracts within a basic research environment.

Monitor revenue streams, maintain cash receipts, and coordinate payment postings with internal and external parties.

Perform quantitative and financial analysis using Oracle financial systems and complex spreadsheets.

Assist in monthly variance analysis, budget forecasting, and preparation of profit and loss statements.

Ensure accurate posting of journal entries across various funding sources including federal and corporate contracts.

Collaborate with Research Financial Services central Grant Specialists for billing reconciliation.

Review and approve requisitions and purchase orders for clinical research services, adjusting entries as necessary.

Submit salary and fringe cost transfers and monitor project account balances to prevent deficits.

Proficiency required with Oracle Financial system and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, and at least four years of experience in a basic research healthcare or academic setting.