Abigail Daiker
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Analytical financial professional skilled in post-award management, budget preparation, and compliance review for sponsored projects. Expertise includes financial reconciliation, variance analysis, and cross-department collaboration, ensuring transactions meet regulatory standards and facilitating seamless project transitions from pre-award to closeout.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post -Award Analyst, Project Support Specialist
University of North Texas Health Science Center
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Managed both pre-award and post-award financial activities for federal, state, and foundation grants, supporting departments through budgeting, forecasting, and compliance review.
- Prepared and monitored award budgets, forecasts, and expenditure reports; analyzed variances to implement corrective actions, enhancing financial oversight.
- Collaborated with central offices and principal investigators to ensure transactions met allowability, allocability, and reasonableness standards per Uniform Guidance.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation and supported closeout processes through precise financial reconciliation and reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Supported the preparation of journal entries, cost transfers, and budget revisions for sponsored projects.
- Partnered with pre-award and award setup teams to ensure financial accuracy and alignment, facilitating seamless project transitions.
DSO Support Specialist
Dental Associates
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Prepared and submitted corrections and appeals to resolve discrepancies, facilitating timely and accurate payments.
- Reviewed and reconciled financial transactions across multiple payers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies to minimize payment delays.
- Supported internal financial reporting and maintained detailed records, enhancing audit readiness and compliance.
Financial Counselor, David M. Rubenstein Child Health Building
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Analyzed patient financial data and maintained organized documentation, facilitating accurate reporting and audits.
- Verified account and billing information, reviewed coverage data, and resolved payment issues, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance for patient accounts.
- Collaborated with administrative and clinical teams, ensuring data integrity and adherence to internal policies, enhancing overall operational compliance.
Patient Service Coordinator, Pain Treatment Center
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Coordinated patient care in person, via phone, and email to efficiently schedule appointments for pain treatment services.
- Managed high-volume calls and emails daily, ensuring professional and empathetic communication with patients.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated communication between departments and patients.
- Managed sensitive information accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Concierge
Sydney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Delivered front-desk administrative and customer service support, ensuring smooth visitor experiences and efficient schedule management.
- Coordinated appointments and services for patients and their families.
- Assisted patients with navigation through the cancer treatment facility.
- Provided information on available resources and support services.
- Executed accurate record-keeping and upheld confidentiality standards to protect sensitive information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with Specialization in Finance
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05-2017
Skills
- Award management
- Award Maintenance
- Sponsored Program Accounting
- Budget analysis
- Financial reconciliation
- Cost Transfers
- Compliance readiness
- Power BI
- PeopleSoft
- Trend analysis
- Transactional Review
- Journal Entries
Certification
- Research Administration Certification, National Council of University Research Administrators
- Certified Grants Management Specialist, Grant Management Training Program
Timeline
Post -Award Analyst, Project Support Specialist
University of North Texas Health Science Center
06.2019 - 09.2023
DSO Support Specialist
Dental Associates
10.2017 - 04.2019
Financial Counselor, David M. Rubenstein Child Health Building
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2017
Patient Service Coordinator, Pain Treatment Center
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
Concierge
Sydney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
08.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with Specialization in Finance
University of Baltimore