Financial Management Analyst I

Financial Management Analyst - Graduate School What You'll Do: Prepare monthly general and standard journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, and account reconciliations. Conduct special studies and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures. Assist in vendor management processes with other school units, including vendor selection, service pricing estimates, processing vendor payments such as accounts payable checks, employee reimbursements, honoraria, and other payments as assigned. Research and resolve problems pertaining to financial reporting systems, ensuring compliance with university procedures and policies. Assist with year‑end closing activities. Prepare monthly year‑end projection reports and distribute to appropriate personnel. Manage school conference travel awards, PhD student Assistance Funds, and similar programs as requested by leadership. Assist in the preparation of the operational budget; review and analyze departmental budget requests and advise departments regarding changes in budgets to meet organizational requirements. Assist with monitoring budget expenditures and prepare written reports and analyses to management setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Prepare and coordinate distribution of various financial reports and analyses for higher management to include financial analysis of individual departments. Process financial aid transactions using PeopleSoft and financial transactions using the General Ledger accounting system, SAP S/4. Maintain liaison with departmental business managers and administrative staff in the preparation and analysis of financial and student funding reports to provide information and to resolve problems concerning variances. Maintain liaison with Student Health regarding Health and Dental Insurance enrollment reports and resolve issues. Process Dental and Health Insurance scholarships and payroll payments. Provide analysis and reporting for various externally funded grants, such as the Sloan Foundation, Summer Research Opportunity Program, and other awards as assigned. Serve as school lead for Duke corporate card management, reporting and distribution. Provide front desk coverage support as needed. Perform other related duties that support the financial operations and strategic goals of the Graduate School. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or a related field. Experience: No experience required for candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the specific position. Preferred Experience: Two years of experience in managerial accounting and/or financial analysis. Skills: Demonstrated knowledge in SAP S/4, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access Working knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $86,700.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Duke offers a dynamic and mission‑driven workplace where your work directly supports academic excellence and student success. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within one of the nation's leading research universities. Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: View email address on click.appcast.io; phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke Clinical Research Institute