Job Title: Financial Analyst III
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 223208
Job Summary

Develop and compile financial data and conduct often complex analyses, reconciliations and projections in support of an academic, research or administrative unit. Prepare a full range of financially related reports. Areas of involvement may include costs studies, budget forecasts and pricing. May provide work direction to other financial and accounting personnel. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: campus financial personnel. This position typically will advise and counsel: campus financial personnel

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Define project scope based on general assignment.

Job Duty 2 -
Develop and organize data required for projects; determine approach and develop project parameters.

Job Duty 3 -
Perform or oversee required data entry, calculations, estimates, reconciliations, etc. consistent with project parameters.

Job Duty 4 -
Prepare and present project results.

Job Duty 5 -
Provide explanations of methodology employed as required.

Job Duty 6 -
Remain current on financial reporting requirements, applicable regulations, processes, etc.

Job Duty 7 -
May provide work direction to lower level financial personnel.

Job Duty 8 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Valid Georgia Driver's License

Required Experience
Four years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification in accounting or financial analysis Application of specialized skills within a university or government agency environment; ability to apply knowledge of regulations and reporting requirements specific to area of involvement

Basic understanding of SQL, ability to understand tables and databases is a plus.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS
Specialized skills required for this job: Application of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices; advanced financial analysis and forecasting techniques; use of specialized financial/accounting related software; project organization and management; communications and presentation skills

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
No, this position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced