Becky Black
Rolla,Missouri
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Award Lead
University of Missouri Columbia
12.2021 - Current
- Responsible for financial analysis and reporting for 976 grants and contracts totaling $434M
- Monthly and quarterly reconciliation of multiple chartfields, expenditure reports, and budget vs expenditure preparations
- Preparation of high-profile multi-project/campus detailed financial reporting in various forms
- Collaborate and provide individualized financial guidance and overview of awarded funds, expenditure projections, and guidance to departmental staff and principal investigators.
- Work closely with center directors, research deans, department directors, and department support staff to ensure financial compliance and efficient understanding of sponsored fund budget restrictions.
- Analyze financial data to inform budget planning, supporting informed decision-making processes for long-term success.
- Maintain strict compliance with federal and university policy and regulations through meticulous record-keeping practices and diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Provide timely support to colleagues seeking assistance with grant budget development or interpretation, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Improve accuracy of grant financial data through regular monitoring, analysis, and adjustment of budgets as needed.
- Maintain strong relationships with funders by promptly responding to inquiries, sharing relevant project updates, andsubmitting required financial and budgetary reports on time.
- Implemented technologies to automate manual tasks, enhancing productivity and reducing errors.
- Provided timely support to colleagues seeking assistance with grant budget development or interpretation, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Review and approve sponsor billing forms generated by departments for project expenses
Grants and Contracts Administrator
Missouri University of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Ensure research accounting compliance standards are followed for each grant or contract
- Grow and maintain relationships with approximately 200 Principal Investigators
- Ensure completion of campus effort verification forms per CFR 200.430
- Analyze, interpret, and develop recommendations to research faculty for financial resolutions on the subjects of funding adequacy, allowability of expenses, and other pertinent deliverables for compliance as they pertain to Federal regulations and University policies
- Communicate and direct departmental staff on the procedures and practices for award management as they pertain to complex fiscal situations
- Direct information through the distribution of the University's financial reporting systems and ensure appropriate data is tracked
- Collaborate and engage with OSP staff and campus community to provide training on best practices regarding award management and compliance regulations
- Managed 200-400 grants and contracts ranging in total value from $30M to $110M.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Contributed to developing a positive work environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost of Research
Missouri Science and Technology University
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided administrative support to the VPR and OSP team
- Served as interface with faculty, staff, students, UM Systems executives, research sponsors, congressional delegation, state legislators, and alumni to ensure efficient operation of OSP
- Gathered data, prepared, and distributed reports related to grants, contracts, and prepared the federal lobbying report
- Coordinated limited submission opportunities and miscellaneous VPR initiatives
- Maintained OSP files, HR records, processed all new hire paperwork and activities, processed payroll for OSP and reviewed the research centers hours
- Processed financial transactions such as paying bills, non-PO Vouchers, and reconciled credit card transactions for OSP staff.
Office Support II
Missouri Science and Technology University
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supported 4 pre-award staff with proposal submission process
- Maintained and processed hard copy and electronic records of proposals and awards
- Aided post-award with various project award maintenance and financial reports
- Generated ePSRSs, submission budgets, and award packets.
Bookkeeper
Americare, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Processed journal entries and performed accounting corrections to ensure accurate records
- Analyzed, examined and interpreted account records, compiled financial information and reconciled reports and financial data
- Processed AR, AP, financial reports and verified income
- Prepared and maintained necessary employee files per agency and government requirements
- Provided new employee orientation including required educational follow-up
- Presented and maintained documents for internal and external facility audits
- Prepared, maintained and updated patient contracts
- Ensured adherence to state regulations, Medicaid compliance, and liaison to long term care insurance companies.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Strayer University
12.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- PeopleSoft
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Account Reconciliation
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Financial Reporting
- Strong Communication Skills
Timeline
Post-Award Lead
University of Missouri Columbia
12.2021 - Current
Grants and Contracts Administrator
Missouri University of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 12.2021
Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost of Research
Missouri Science and Technology University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Office Support II
Missouri Science and Technology University
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bookkeeper
Americare, Inc
01.2004 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Accounting
Strayer University
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