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Financial and Budget Analyst

Employer
Rice University
Location
Houston, TX

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Job Title Financial and Budget Analyst Department Statistics Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Requisition Number S19609 Open Date 05/16/2019 Close Date 05/30/2019 Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Benefits Eligible Yes Eligible for Overtime No Position Summary

The Accountant II serves as a problem-solving point person for a wide variety of financial matters in the Department of Statistics. This position will prepare all Concur reports, provide general bookkeeping support to the department, maintain and update department accounting system, and verify department internal excel spreadsheets with Banner to make sure all expenses post correctly and provide faculty with account statements.

Education Required Bachelor's Degree Major/Discipline Substitution for Education Requirement

May substitute additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the education requirement.

Education Preferred Experience Required 3 years Type of Experience

General bookkeeping and accounting experience.

Substitution for Experience Requirement

May substitute additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement.

Experience Preferred

Related accounting experience at a higher education or research institution.

License/Certification Required License/Certification Preferred Skills Required

- Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and accounting principles
- Advanced knowledge of accounting systems
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
Intermediate problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently, owning responsibility for timely completion of work
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing deadlines

Skills Preferred

- Rice University work experience highly preferred
- Knowledge of Banner finance/accounting system

Internal / External Contacts

.WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY:
- Daily contact with staff and within the department in regard to financial and department procedures
- Frequent faculty contact in regard to financial reports
- Frequent contact with the Controller’s Office (including Payroll and Research and Cost Accounting)

OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY
- Staff at other Universities and Business various sponsor financial reports

Physical Demands

Frequent periods of sitting at a computer terminal.

Working Conditions

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Security Sensitive Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Posting http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/19660 Job Duties

Job Duty Name Essential Functions Description of Job Duty

- Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements
- Analyzes general accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level
- Collects data and performs research on details of transactions
- Generates, reviews, analyzes and communicates financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets
- Prepares and presents quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data
- Maintains and reviews accounting process controls; recommends and implements any approved modifications; performs preliminary analysis and recommends solutions
- Produces and analyzes moderately complex financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepares basic management information reports
- May act as a lead and provide direction and training to less experience accounting staff

Job Duties

Job Duty Name Additional Functions & Responsibilities Description of Job Duty

- Provides advice to faculty and department administration on balances and on fund expenditures such as payroll, travel and purchases, including advice regarding compliance with relevant guidelines
- Designs and generates detailed monthly financial status reports to provide to faculty and researchers for all research and local funds
- Designs and generates detailed monthly financial status reports for all departmental funds to provide to the chair and administrator
- Provides day-to-day leadership and administration of all funds within the department ensuring appropriate use of funds as determined by the university and the sponsor guidelines
- Tracks research and A1 funds, reconciling transactions to Banner accounting system
- Responsible for ensuring financial compliance
- Responsible for effort reporting, advising faculty and administration when issues occur
- Prepares, reviews and approves concur reports
- Resolves issues found during review and reconciliation of transactions

Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. References/Recommendation Request
Optional Documents
    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree or additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the education requirement?
      • Yes
      • No
    2. * Do you have three years of general bookkeeping and accounting experience, or additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement?
      • Yes
      • No

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