Accounting Analyst

Financial Analyst 2

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Under the supervision of the Controller (BFS), the Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for assisting with all billing, accounts receivable, and collections activity and providing ongoing purchasing, accounts payable, general ledger, and administrative support to the department. Additional duties include financial journal preparation, transaction processing, interpretation, analysis, and research of GL transactions, preparation of financial and ad hoc reports, department inventory and records management, and customer service to both internal and external customers. The incumbent is responsible for monthly or periodic reconciliations and reporting, as well as fiscal year-end activities. Incumbent is also responsible for performing other functions within the Budget & Financial Services department as considered necessary due to vacation, leave, sickness, fiscal close or other circumstances, and other duties and special projects, as assigned. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook) and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position is eligible for FlexWork.

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• Knowledge of and experience with generally accepted accounting principles, and financial accounting concepts and practices, particularly as applicable to a non-profit environment. (Required)
• Skill in planning, preparation, and analysis of GL information, including account reconciliations, financial statements, and aging reports. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to take a proactive approach when reviewing financial information, e.g., identifying analyses that would be productive, attending to discrepancies or problems, and recommending ways of evaluating and comparing data. (Required)
• Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate ratios, rates, and percentages applied to general categories (personnel costs, programmatic data, and overhead costs), and other financial information with speed and accuracy. (Required)
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to design and review spreadsheets and reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of presentation. (Required)
• Knowledge of and experience with financial software, including spreadsheets and databases in order to input financial information. Specific experience with Microsoft products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. (Required)
• Proven success in working as part of a collaborative team. (Required)
• Ability to respond to customer needs and expectations in a supportive and professional manner, with attention to promptness and a focus on solutions. (Required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. (Required)
• Experience with preparation and analysis of fiscal budgets. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with financial analysis techniques. (Preferred)

Bachelor's Degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training (Required)

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Position is hybrid, and incumbent is required to work a minimum of 2-days per week on site. (Required)

Monday - Friday: 8AM - 5PM

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