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Senior Financial Analyst I (Grants & Contracts)

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

May 20, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Financial Analyst I (Grants & Contracts)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	CINJ - Finance
Overview	RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES: VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Sr. Financial Specialist I (Grants Contracts) within the Finance Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The primary purpose of Senior Financial Analyst I (Grants and Contracts) is to provide research specific support and guidance to the Principal Investigator's basic research post administration of contracts. The role is to safeguard Rutgers Cancer Institute contract resources and determine appropriate allocability and allowability in the daily administration of study budgets, maintenance of documentations from the initial and final end of contracts related to financial aspects of project accounts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Responsible for the post award administration and coordination of assigned clinical trials, grants and contracts for research and other non-sponsored programs. Monitors incoming revenue, runs and maintains cash receipts report and works closely with internal/external entities to obtain corresponding payment details to ensure timely posting of payments. Performs quantitative and financial analysis of complex spreadsheet from Oracle diverse financial system to provide timely and insightful analysis of projects. Assists with conducting monthly variance analysis, budget and forecast projections, and other financial reporting such as preparation of comprehensive P&L statements. Ensures accurate posting of journal entries to both the sub-ledger and general ledger across all funding sources, including corporate research contracts as well as federal, state, and other sponsored programs. Works diligently to collaborate with Research Financial Services (RFS) central Grant Specialists in the reconciliation of billings arising from all sources of Grants and Contract research sponsored programs. Maintains financial analysis template to ensure allocation of cost and payment from sponsored programs are allowable and allocable. Reviews and approves Marketplace requisitions, reconciles and maintains Purchase Orders for associated clinical research services, performs adjusting entries as needed to post costs to project accounts, and provides responses to inquiries relates to contract awards. Submits salary and fringe relief cost transfers and budget allocation through journal entry by cost center in Oracle Financial system. Closely monitors project account balances and manages all sources of grants and contract awards and provide detailed transaction reports to avoid deficits. Analyzes Oracle project accounts verification to ensure that project costs interfaced to Oracle general ledger accounts.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	28S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	81155.000
Mid Range Salary	97671.000
Maximum Salary	116172.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in a Finance, Accounting, Business or related field required. Four (4) years of related experience in a Basic Research environment within a healthcare or academic organization required. Strong financial experience of industry-sponsored and non-industry sponsored clinical trials. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge and experience with journal entries, financial statement reporting, and general accounting (GAAP) concepts. Advanced skill level in database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel required, including chart development, V-Lookups and Pivot Tables.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience at a non-profit and/or higher education medical center is preferred. Experience with OnCore CTMS preferred. Knowledge of CPT coding and EPIC research billing is preferred. The ideal candidate will have accounting skills, be detail oriented, have excellent organizational skills, be able to prioritize, multitask, be proficient in computer applications at an advanced level, MS Word, Excel, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to maximize resources and be resourceful.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST1098
Posting Open Date	05/20/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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