Financial Analyst

About the role

The position is structured as a permanent role within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Create and update internal metrics, analytics, and projections for current-year reporting on the unrestricted budget.
• Collaborate with Associate Director for annual budget development.
• Serve as the lead gatekeeper of unrestricted financial data, reviewing and updating internal processes to ensure data integrity.
• Work with Foundation ERP and Data Analytical Tools to support quality deliverables.
• Make recommendations for improvements to management as needed.
• Design, implement and maintain campus reports related to unrestricted funds.
• Record and update accounting entries in the Foundation ERP.
• Research any accounting issues or unusual transactions and provide explanations as appropriate.
• Budget processing through the University’s Financial System.
• Develop, report and coordinate activity on various financial initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and dashboards to support decision-making, using Excel and Data Analytical tools such as QLIK.
• Reporting and reconciling UGAF unrestricted reserves.
• Provide support for financial reporting, external/internal audit, and tax reporting.
• Complete year-end activities and close the books.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• 2 or more years of professional accounting experience – Preference to experience in higher education, Not-for-Profit or Foundation.
• Experience creating, editing, and using Pivot Tables, and formulas in Excel.
• Experience creating financial reports, and providing analysis on trends and variances.
• Experience navigating and reporting on large data sets.
• Experience working with data analytical tools for presenting financial data.
• Experience working with ERP accounting system.
• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze complex data.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively and professionally with a variety of people.
• Self-starter, takes initiative, and can work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• High standard of professionalism and adherence with confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to new technology.
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze complex data.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively and professionally with a variety of people.
• Self-starter, takes initiative, and can work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• High standard of professionalism and adherence with confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to new technology.
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Pay

$65,000+ commensurate qualifications and experience

Schedule

8:00am–5:00pm; Evenings and weekends, as necessary.