Compile financial data and conduct analyses, reconciliations and projections in support of an academic, research or administrative unit. Prepare financially related reports. Areas of involvement may include costs studies, budget forecasts and pricing. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: campus financial personnel. This position typically will advise and counsel: campus financial personnel. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 –

Determine, develop and organize data required for assignments.

Job Duty 2 –
Perform required data entry, calculations, estimates, reconciliations, etc. consistent with assignment parameters.

Job Duty 3 –
Prepare reports including charts, graphs, schedules, etc. that effectively present assignment results.

Job Duty 4 –
Provide explanations of methodology employed as required.

Job Duty 5 –
Remain current on financial reporting requirements, applicable regulations, processes, etc.

Job Duty 6 –
May provide work direction to lower level financial personnel.

Job Duty 7 –
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Review/approve the following transactions; procurement requisitions, PCard expenses, travel authorizations, and expense reimbursements

• Serve as a centralized reviewer of exception and compliance reports for timesheets, contract labor, and PCard transactions

• Provide critical support to federal audit requests from DCAA, Single Audit requests, State audits and internal audits.

• Maintain business relationships with vendors, with a focus on ensuring timely payment of invoices

• Educate internal employees on accounting functions, audit requirements, and company policies as needed

• Compile financial data and conduct analyses, reconciliations, and projections

• Prepare financially related reports

Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Familiarity with applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding commercial contracts

Required Experience
Three to four years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification in accounting or financial analysis Application of specialized skills within a university or government agency environment; ability to apply knowledge of regulations and reporting requirements specific to area of involvement

Professional certification in accounting or financial analysis

• Application of specialized skills within a university or government agency environment

• Ability to apply knowledge of regulations and reporting requirements specific to area of involvement

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or MBA

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS
This job requires knowledge of the application of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices; financial analysis and forecasting techniques; use of specialized financial/accounting related software; communications and presentation skills. Use of business and financial related computer applications is required.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced