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Financial Analyst II

Job Summary

Performs a broad range of financial planning and analysis for assigned entities. Monitors results of financial data against plans, forecasts, and budgets to determine trends and explain financial results.

Job Responsibilities

Perform grant-related pre- and post-award functions, including revenue and expense analysis, financial accounting functions, reporting, and reconciliations.
Assist departmental leaders with the preparation and review of the annual operating budget and instruct new managers on the use of the budget system.
Review budget submissions for accuracy and reasonableness in accordance with budgetary assumptions and participate in budget planning meetings.
Review actual-to-budget financial comparison results on a monthly basis to identify areas of concern and opportunities for improvement in subsequent budget cycles.
Prepare and interpret complex financial analyses and reports used by System management.
Accurately compile and synthesize financial information for financial statement review and maintenance of accurate financial reports and deliverables.
Prepare monthly reconciliations for general ledger accounts based on established deadlines.
Resolve all discrepancies with appropriate personnel.
Prepare and post journal entries based on established deadlines.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Exercise independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience

Five (5) - seven (7) years of related experience in financial systems.
Ability to develop and utilize PC-based spreadsheets.
Ability to communicate effectively as an integral part of a team.
Ability to effectively review financial information, such as variance and actual-to-budget analyses.
Ability to effectively make recommendations to leadership.

Preferred Skills & Experience