Financial Analyst

SNI Companies is looking for a Financial Analyst / Grants Accountant to support our client in the Jacksonville, FL area. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of previous, relevant experience and possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field.90-Day Contract-to-Hire Position Pay Rate: $36.00 an hour (pay increase after 90-days) Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM (on-site required)Financial Analyst SummaryThe position is responsible for the coordination of the financial, contractual and compliance functions for research, national, state & private grants. Works closely with Finance Manager and Associate Director to coordinate and improve applicable accounting processes. Compiles and generates various financial analyses during the year. Works closely with the Finance Manager to Lead, coordinate, and improve accounts payables invoicing and accounting processes. Responsibilities:Creates designs and implements processes and procedures related to fiscal management and budget development for ten funding sources. Coordinates and assists program managers with division's Federal grants and State contracts budget development based on input, historical trends, forecasts and projections for contracts and grants, tracks approval and progress and provide updates.Enters and manages proposals, agreements, and awards utilizing internal database and PeopleSoft Financials Grants. NOAs are issued and projects are setup.Responsible for effort reporting and assists with divisional faculty and staff distribution reports.Lead accounts payable processes, manage and monitor vendor invoicing, sets up accounts, pays divisions bills, reconcile program income, and assists with the division's purchasing needs ensuring compliance and submits correcting journal entries.Reconciles reports and transactions, tracks contracts & grants balances.Ensures that the program's contracts and grants are properly expensed, and in collaboration with the project managers and finance team, ensures they are closed in a timely manner.Prepares sponsor invoices, statements and reports on monthly basis and coordinates transmittal of payments to be applied to projects.Documents the division's financial processes and procedures and recommends enhancements for all Finance, Pre and Post Award SOP's. Requirements:4+ years of previous Grant Accounting experience requiredBachelor's degree in related field requiredAdditional experience in financial and compliance functions for research, program income, and clinical trials is preferableKnowledge of commonly-used accounting concepts, OMB 2 CFR 200, practices and proceduresStrong knowledge of database systems, People Soft, Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word and Access preferredDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain a productive and positive atmosphere of teamwork among the members of a program department staffMust be able to pass background check and drug testMust be able to work on-site Benefits:Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans401k Plan with Employer MatchingShort and Long-Term Disability PlansLife Insurance PlansPTO, Holiday and Bereavement PayTuition Reimbursement ProgramHealth & Wellness Lunch and Learns Location: Jacksonville, FL