Financial Analyst II - College of Arts Sciences & Education

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Working directly with the College of Arts, Sciences & Education (CASE) Dean's Budget and Operations offices to prepare the annual budget and compile, monitor, analyze and report on financial operations. Serves as the financial liaison for assigned centers, departments, and institutes within the College.

• Using Financials systems, assist in the new fiscal year's budget preparation and entering of the annual operating budget and forecast for E&G and Foundation funds in collaboration with Budget Directors.
• Performs accounting functions to include reporting, variance analysis, reconciliation, and budgetary projections for all funds including E&G, Foundation and Grants.
• Monitors departmental, grant, DSO and foundation accounts for accuracy
• Assists chairs, directors and CASE departments and centers in managing the operating budget allocated to their areas, including assistance with purchasing contracts, cost transfers, budget transfers, clearing budget exceptions, foundation reimbursements, and any other budgetary issue.
• Provides department chairs and program directors with financial reports on a quarterly basis or as needed. Schedules quarterly meetings with them to review the spending and to recommend actions as needed.
• Provides advice, technical assistance and training as needed to CASE departments to ensure all financial transactions are in compliance with federal and state regulations, and university guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Assists faculty researchers in processing and monitoring grant expenditures to include purchasing contracts, cost transfers, budget modifications, cost sharing compliance, clearing budget exceptions, and other functions related to post-award financial management in collaboration with the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED).
• Serves as an effort coordinator for CASE departments as needed, liaising between certifiers and ORED ecert team to help troubleshoot problems with the time and effort certification system.
• Serves as the University's credit card approver for assigned areas and ensures compliance and adherence to university credit card policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in related discipline and two (2) years of experience in related field or Master's degree in related discipline.

• Knowledge of specialized financial software programs, such as PeopleSoft/Quickbooks
• Knowledge of Accounting/Financial principles.
• Knowledge of Advanced features in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication (oral & written skills).

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Current Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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