Temporary Post-Award Finance Specialist (Part-Time)

The Department of Public and Ecosystem Health isseekinga detail-oriented and collaborative Post-Award Finance Specialist to provide short-term support for sponsored projectfinancial management. This position plays a critical role in ensuring responsible stewardship of grant funding that supports public health, environmental, and ecosystem initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings experience in post-award administration, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of compliance requirements associated with public and research funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage financial activity across assigned grant and contract accounts

• Review expenditures for allowability, allocability, and compliance with sponsor (e.g., federal, state, foundation) and institutional policies

• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepanciesin a timely manner

• Assistwith financial reporting, invoicing, andgrantcloseout processes

• Support budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for active awards

• Prepare documentation for audits and ensure readiness for internal or external review

• Collaborate with faculty, principal investigators (PIs), and program staff to support financial decision-making

• Ensuretimelyandaccurateprocessing of financial transactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public health administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience with post-award grant management, research administration, or public sector finance strongly preferred

• Familiarity with federal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance) and/or public health funding requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficiencyin Excel andfinancial managementsystems

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills

Position Details

• This is a2 monthpart time position offering up to 19 hours perweek.

• This is an onsite positionlocatedin Ithaca, NY

• This position is notbenefitseligible

• Theanticipatedpay rate is $30/hr

University Job Title:

Temporary Finance Professional - SP

Job Family:

Temporary Finance/Budget/Planning

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Gabriel Gonzalez

Contact Email:

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2026-06-05