Reneé Salandy

Identified and corrected NIH grant funding carryforward errors, improved Oracle budget and award consistency, and led pre- and post-award process improvements to enhance financial forecasting and compliance.

Acted as financial liaison for research teams, managed donor gifts and government grant portfolios, and led contract close-outs while improving pre- and post-award processes and delivering monthly reconciliations for audits.

Advised researchers on proposals and funding regulations, monitored spending and revised budgets, and produced financial reports to ensure grant compliance and improve proposal success rates.

Served as primary finance resource in the central finance service center, authored process documentation and supported grants, procurement, and vendor management using Oracle, SAP Concur, and ServiceNow.

Prepared documentation and materials for financial aid awarding, coordinated with registrar/bursar/admissions offices, and counseled students on eligibility while supervising mentor student participants.

Investigated invoice inconsistencies, monitored purchase order receiving exceptions in PeopleSoft, and coordinated with vendors and buyers to resolve payment and pricing discrepancies.

Managed accounts payable and receivable, audited vendor invoices and expense reports, and performed reconciliations and bank interactions to ensure accurate general ledger processing.

Managed accounts payable for corporate headquarters, processed wires and ACH payments, supervised invoice coding and monthly accruals, and addressed songwriter royalty payment inquiries.

Managed accounts payable for royalties and vendor payments, prepared monthly accruals, and processed wires and ACH payments to ensure timely, compliant transactions for affiliates.

Approved mechanical license requests, managed publishing splits and claims, supported licensing negotiations, and liaised with Harry Fox Agency and international affiliates to resolve rights issues.

Completed a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with coursework and practice focused on literary craft and publication preparation.

Earned a Master of Arts in Humanities with an emphasis in English, emphasizing literary analysis and interdisciplinary humanities scholarship.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Philosophy, focusing on literature, critical writing, and philosophical foundations.