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Financial Analyst

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Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Location
San Diego, CA

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Employment History Include your last ten (10) years of employment history, or length of your employment history if less, including all positions (even those that are not relevant to this position) and periods of unemployment. Incomplete information could disqualify you from further consideration.

Job location is in Salk North (Torrey Pines)

POSITION SUMMARY

 This position works independently in performing the duties of the position. 

Under the general direction of the Controller, position exercises considerable initiative and judgement in planning and carrying out assignments. Ensures confidentiality of information and sensitive documents, follows accounting principles, and exercises sound judgment. The position will collect, monitor, and analyze fringe benefit data; monitor variances; recommend actions to management.

Position prepares fringe benefit invoices for payment and resolves invoice/system discrepancies. Reconciles benefit deductions to fringe benefit invoice payments in the general ledger. Prepares schedules for benefit plan audit, financial statement audit, and tax return. Prepares various month-end close journals.  Prepares monthly property entries, monthly fixed assets reconciliation, and physical inventory (every two years). Prepares monthly bank reconciliation.  Handles escheatment for all bank accounts.  Manages all property tax related duties. Prepares financial statements and tax returns for related organization (CSC).  Reviews cash receipts journals and prepares monthly cash contribution reconciliation.  Assists on special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Finance (100%)

  •  Prepares multiple fringe benefit invoices for payment and works to resolve variances.
  • Reconciles benefit deductions to fringe benefit invoice payments in the general ledger.
  • Prepares various month-end close journals.
  • Prepares monthly fixed asset transactions entries and monthly reconciliation and administers the physical inventory (every two years).
  • Reviews cash receipts journals and prepares monthly cash contribution reconciliation.
  • Prepares monthly bank reconciliation.
  • Handles escheatment process for all bank accounts.
  • Prepares audit schedules for annual financial statement audit.
  • Prepares and files all property tax related reporting.
  • Prepares schedules for the annual tax return.
  • Prepares financial statements and tax returns for related organization (CSC).
  • Provide recommendations for process improvement and policy development.
  • Partners with Controller, CFO, Sr. Director of Finance, and Director of Financial Information Systems, on special projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

 Required:

  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in accounting or finance, or CPA license and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience
  • Some experience interpreting reports and analyzing data with attention to detail.
  • Proven working experience as a financial analyst.

 Preferred:

  • Certified Public Accountant.
  • Experience with SunGard Banner finance system.
  • Experience managing multiple, complex projects.

 EDUCATION

 Required

  •  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience in accounting, payroll or finance.

 Preferred

  •  Advanced degree in accounting or related field.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Required

  • Excellent analytical and qualitative skills.
  • Ability to interpret reports and analyze data with attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret data as it relates to issue at hand and provide data in a meaningful format to management and/or outside parties.
  • Demonstrated strong problem solving skills including the ability to recommend options and implement solutions.
  • Professional presence and strong interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external partners. Interpersonal skills must include tact, good judgement, diplomacy, and flexibility in relating to a diverse scientific research staff, faculty, and staff personnel at all levels of the Institute.
  • Ability to work well and under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong initiative with excellent organizational, analytical, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem solving and reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to complete projects timely and accurately.
  • Moderate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Demonstrated skill in use of computerized systems for generating reports and tracking activity.
  • Strong functional knowledge of accounting policies, and DOL and IRS regulations.

 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  •  Must be willing to work at a location away from the main campus (but within walking distance) and travel to and from campus as needed (parking is available at both locations).
  • Must be willing to work in an animal-related research environment.
  • Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation.
  • Completion and signing of confidentiality agreement.
  • CPA designation preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/MENTAL ACTIVITIES/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

This position will be constantly adjusting focus, grasping, seeing, sitting, analyzing, calculating, reading, reasoning and working inside. 

Organization

Working at Salk Institute for Biological Studies

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is one of the world's preeminent basic research institutions, where internationally renowned faculty probe fundamental life science questions in a unique, collaborative, and creative environment. Focused on both discovery and mentoring future generations of researchers, Salk scientists make groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of cancer, aging, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders by studying neuroscience, genetics, cell and plant biology, and related disciplines.

Faculty achievements have been recognized with numerous honors, including Nobel Prizes and memberships in the National Academy of Sciences. Founded in 1960 by polio vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk, M.D., the Institute is an independent nonprofit organization and architectural landmark.

Salk Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other persons.

Our policies prohibit harassment or unlawful discrimination against individuals on the basis of sex, gender, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions/disabilities related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation age, ancestry, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and/or medical care leave status, disability (mental or physical), registered domestic partner status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license), race, religion or any other classification protected by local, state or federal laws.

The Salk Institute participates in the E-Verify program.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities and for individuals with religious restrictions.

 

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