28 Oct
Financial Analyst
Wyoming, Laramie , 82070 Laramie USA

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Analyze past and present financial data and operational budget of organization and estimate future revenues and expenditures, applying financial principles. Perform research and analyses relative to financial trends and suggest improvement measures. Prepare financial measurements, analysis, dashboards and reporting needs for the department/division. Analyze divisional/departmental processes and financials to track and suggest improvements for the most effective use of resources. Manage financial research administration of sponsored projects for designated principal investigator(s). Provide management-level services to the business operations of designated area(s) including, personnel, financial and office activities and services on an as-needed basis. Conduct special projects. Develop and administer advanced accounting trainings. Work on the development of policies and procedures and interpretation of policy for the area of influence. Prepare financial reports, analyze data flow and make recommendations regarding account expenditures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide support to the department and university departments in the area of planning and budgeting.

  • Prepare projected future revenues and expenditures scenarios to submit to management.

  • Assist on the preparation of special studies, analyses, and recommendations in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, and business forecasts.

  • Advise management on matters, such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

  • Analyze statistics of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred.

  • May assist in financial analysis of legislative projects to develop capital improvement budget.

  • May act as consultant to management on financial policies, procedures, and applications.

  • May assist departments in developing budget and efficient use of funds.

  • Develop analytical and reporting tools to integrate financial information and provide a framework for evaluating high level decisions.

  • Develop long-range financial planning and modeling tools to evaluate the implications of possible changes.

  • Prepare financial studies to provide comprehensive financial analyses and strategic recommendations.

  • Review and analyze information, forecasts, methods, schedules, systems, processes, and procedures.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as required by each agency for various contracts and sponsored projects.

  • Reconcile to the financial accounting system budget balance and cash balance for each project.

  • Communicate with principal investigator regarding compliance with funding agency rules and regulations.

  • Ensure that reports are delivered according to required schedules.

  • Communicate with the Principal Investigator(s) and other Fiscal Managers regarding project status.

  • Prepare electronic requests for funds and reports with independent judgment.

  • Recommend alternative solutions to management as to courses of action that best meet the organization’s goals. Facilitate business process re-engineering by providing recommendations to improve division-wide efficiencies through technology.

  • Under supervision, manage the business and fiscal operations of a designated area.

  • Prepare or supervise the preparation of financial reports; perform complex accounting functions; participate in meetings concerning financial aspects of a designated area.

  • Maintain thorough knowledge of government, University and specialized regulations and policies, which impact personnel and fiscal affairs of the designated area.

  • Manage and maintain the daily fiscal affairs for a designated area including processing purchase orders and vouchers, coordinating activities with other University departments, outside agencies, and organizations and processing payroll, accounts payable, and receivable.

  • Develop and present training materials at an advanced level.

  • Balance and reconcile budgets following accounting policies and procedures.

  • Meet multiple and demanding deadlines.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

  • Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity.

  • Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

  • Perform special projects, as directed.

  • Attend conferences and workshops applicable to sponsored programs' administration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 2 years accounting or finance experience

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or other Requirement: Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office, Basic experience with computerized accounting systems and reporting

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Business

  • Attention to Detail

  • Technical/Professional Knowledge

  • Work Prioritization & Management

  • Independence

  • Quality Orientation

  • Analysis/Problem Identification Skills

  • Basic, advanced, and expert level of accounting theory, principles and practices.

  • Communicate clearly and concisely in both writing and verbally.

  • Advanced computer applications, computerized accounting systems and business intelligence analytics.

  • Knowledge of University, federal, state, and sponsored agencies' policies, regulations and procedures.

  • Able to analyze information and make conclusions based on findings.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2237 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Primary Location: US-WY-Laramie

Job: Staff

Posted Salary Range From: 45936 :

Posted Salary Range To: 50000 :

Shift: Day Job :

Job Level: Entry Level

Travel: No

Hiring Manager:Barbara Ann Rasco

Unposting Date: Nov 12, 2020, 12:59:00 AM

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