Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
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Job Description
The Oklahoma Climatological Survey (OCS) home to the Oklahoma Mesonet and the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide essential administrative and financial support. This position includes a wide range of responsibilities including accounting financial analysis payroll project coordination personnel administration and event planning.
- Work with the OCS Director and Mesonet Director to prepare and manage the annual operating budget.
- Oversee and verify expenditures reconcile funds implement or supervise personnel actions prepare Bursar and OU Foundation deposits maintain records and produce financial and administrative reports.
- Exercise approval authority for personnel actions payroll invoice payments interdepartmental transfers OU Foundation requests and other financial obligations involving departmental funds.
- Manage OCS office operations including office access and space allocations departmental security maintenance and upkeep of facilities.
Provides management administration and analysis and evaluation of financial activities within a college or complex university department.
Essential Duties:
- Collects and analyzes data and prepares financial reports.
- Monitors financial and budgetary systems for the department college to insure proper allocation of expenditures and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Balances all accounts and prepares monthly financial statements.
- Generates reliable cost information to be used in preparation of new or modified budget proposals throughout the year.
- Develops recommends and administers management information systems for the college department including financial records personnel records student enrollment statistics physical facilities and equipment.
- Coordinates with University administration offices regarding financial practices within the college/department.
- Advises on matters concerning administrative practices policies and procedures regarding accounts budgets and/or forecasts for the department and the university.
- Assists with development and modifications to accounting systems necessary to ensure sound practices are followed for disbursement of university funds.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Required Education/Experience: Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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.
Department Preferences:
- Ability to demonstrate strong Excel skills.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in accounting and financial systems and processes including financial statement and budget preparation.
- Experience in fiscal management working with budgets allocating funding and monitoring outcomes.
- Previous experience using PeopleSoft Financials for requisitions purchase orders invoices purchase card transactions and transfers; Adaptive budget and planning; Concur; and other university software.
- Experience with event planning workshop coordination and working with vendors.
Supervision:
- Supervises 12 fulltime financial staff.
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 You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility belonging and access which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents perspectives and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU inspiring us to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
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 toadmissions employment financial aid housing services in educational programs or activities and health care services that the University operates or provides.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
