Financial Analyst Intermediate
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
This position shares responsibility for the general ledger as it relates to the quarterly and year-end reporting. This entails a variety of duties related to financial reconciliation, analysis and reporting. Responsibilities include monitoring general ledger accounts, oversees the asset module reconciliation, analysis of intercompany accounts and creates ad-hoc reports to support the variances in financial reporting. This position will work closely with the KU Office of Research staff, Associate Directors, Assistant Directors, Directors and Chief Financial Officer. Job Description40% General Ledger Integrity
- Ownership of most account reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the general ledger. Most reconciliations are prepared monthly.
- Monitor and run reports to verify the ending account balances. If the supporting/tracking documentation does not match general ledger balances, then analysis of the variances is completed to identify discrepancies and determine resolutions.
- Develop reports to communicate issues to appropriate University staff. This includes queries and various system reports to audit transaction accuracy, verify correct coding into the general ledger and troubleshoot any discrepancies or un-matched entries within the account codes.
- Oversee identification of discrepancies and analyze for corrective actions and timing. The primary focus of reconciliations is on financial system submodule balances, various general ledger validations and specific chart of accounts as designated by management.
- Lead the management of cost accounting periods to ensure that the necessary period-end closing procedures happen seamlessly.
- Frequently monitor the financial system and submit period-end validations as needed during the accounting period to proactively identify and address issues.
- Support and drive continuous improvement in Finance processes and capabilities and ensure compliance with financial governance and control frameworks as appropriate.
- Performs ad-hoc reporting requirements and financial analysis for Fiscal Affairs team
- Interpret and analyze intercompany activity for accuracy.
- Ensure intercompany transactions in the current period are complete and transferred to General Ledger, Receivables, Payables and Grants modules for each accounting period.
- Create and post journals to offset/clear intercompany balances and record cash correctly to the general ledger.
- Assist in other Financial Services special accounting projects and analyses as assigned by management personnel.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Ensure accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles and comply with Center’s accounting policies and practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of recent related accounting and or finance experience
- Three or more year’s budget, finance, and/or accounting experience.
- Fund accounting experience as outlined in application materials.
- Experience in financial analysis, modeling and forecasting experience as outlined in application materials.
- Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials and work history.
- Two or more years of computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and accounting software.
- Previous work experience that required the ability to work independently as evidenced by work history.
- Five to seven years of progressively responsible budget, finance, and/or accounting experience
- Two (2) years of experience as proficient/high level user of MS Excel and database management including creating/development, use of formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation and charts.
- Strong technical U.S. GAAP accounting knowledge
- Knowledge of university research, State of Kansas and sponsored agreement regulations
- Familiarity with Oracle Financials in the Cloud and Oracle Analytics in the Cloud
- Familiarity with Filemaker Pro
- Must be willing to learn new software applications.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving experience.
- Ability to work successfully in a culturally diverse setting with all levels of personnel. Excellent oral communication skills.
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
srider@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range$53,546- $65,000 Application Review Begins26-Oct-2021 Anticipated Start Date01-Dec-2021
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