We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support grant and budget-related administrative work for a Contract position based in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role focuses on maintaining financial tracking documents, reviewing project data for accuracy, and helping ensure records remain consistent across reporting sources. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with spreadsheets, and able to identify discrepancies while handling recurring data updates with precision.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets by entering monthly project data and keeping financial records current.
• Retrieve recurring project information from reporting systems and record it accurately in designated worksheets.
• Reconcile totals, account codes, and related entries to confirm consistency across budget documents and source data.
• Refresh charts and other spreadsheet-based tracking tools so reporting remains accurate and up to date.
• Compare effort allocations, including salary and fringe details, between budget records and reporting data to identify mismatches.
• Review effort reports against budget trackers and escalate any variances that require follow-up.
• Support subaward invoice processing by assigning appropriate codes and validating charges against available balances.
• Assist with grant administration tasks such as preparing biosketch drafts, monitoring publication updates for collaborators, and updating related records as needed.