Financial Analyst

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, AND\: 

• 24 months financial, budgeting or accounting experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Skills\: 

• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
• Able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively.
• Ability to produce reports and complete work within deadlines.
• Strong initiative to solve problems in a timely manner.

Certifications\: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Communicate effectively.
• Engage in repetitive motion.
• Standard office environment.

Departmental Preferences:

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in accounting, and finance systems and processes, including financial and cost analysis.
• Minimum of two years experience with Compass/Peoplesoft accounting systems and processes.
• Minimum of two years experience with PeopleSoft HR modules and Taleo.
• Experience in fiscal management, working with budgets and grant budgets, allocating funding and monitoring account balances.

Supervision: None

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https\://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement\: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

The Financial Analyst position will provide management, administration, analysis and evaluation of the financial activities for the department projects.

• Ensuring the proper recording and documentation of financial transactions.
• Analyzing, interpreting, and presenting financial data, making recommendations, and preparing reports.
• Preparing financial expenditure invoices and entering appropriate cost and payroll transfers. 
• Projecting financial impact of expenditures and remaining budget allocations.
• Coordinates with University administration offices regarding financial practices within the college/department.
• Interpreting and explaining discrepancies in invoicing and resolving problems.
• Reconcile accounts and Pcard charges monthly.
• Work closely with Director to monitor PeopleSoft budget for revisions.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.