Financial Analyst Intermediate
Financial Analyst Intermediate
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Job Description
50% Financial Reporting Ad Hoc Reporting and Analysis
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 40 hours/week
Contact Information to Applicants
Jessie Yoon
Position Overview
KU researchat the University of Kansas addresses problems of worldwide significance and delivers solutions that make a difference to Kansas and the region. The Office of Research facilitates that mission by advocatingfor research scholarship and creative activityimplementingresearch integrity requirementsandthrough theKU Center for Research (KUCR) managingthe administration of research grants and contracts. KU Researchalso has oversight of activities related to technology commercialization and business and industry outreach. KUs research centers are recognized as University Research Centers and report to the Office of Research. The Office of Research also provides core research lab services for university investigators. Each lab has experienced professionals and stateoftheart technology to supportresearchers throughout their research projects.
KU Center for Research Inc. (KUCR) a nonprofit 501(c)3 research foundation operates for the benefit of the university under the administrative jurisdiction of the KU Officeof Research. The Office of Research is responsible for submitting all proposals for external support of research instructional and service awards and helps research investigators by negotiating contracts providing proposal and postaward services administering compliance oversight managing and constructing research facilities and handling financial services including investment of corporation resources.
The Financial Analyst Intermediate position shares responsibility for the general ledger as it relates to the quarterly and yearend reporting. This entails a variety of duties related to financial reconciliation analysis and reporting. Responsibilities include monitoring general ledger accounts overseeing the asset module reconciliation analysis of intercompany accounts and creating adhoc 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.
Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.
Application review will begin Monday May 19th. To ensure consideration apply no later than Sunday May 18th.
- Work with CFO and Associate Director of Research Financial Reporting in the preparation of quarterly financial statements as well as the auditable yearend financial statements including drafting financial statements and footnotes included within. Develop prepare and manage the timeline and documentation requests related to quarterly and yearend activities. Analyze accounts and create journals for quarter and yearend closing.
- Research interpret and make determinations on contracts as it relates to revenue recognition. Maintain Filemaker Pro database for contract analysis that supports the preparation of the audited financial statements.
- Perform adhoc reporting requirements and financial analysis for Fiscal Affairs team.
- Analyze reporting and operating metrics to identify problems and enhance operational performance e.g. payables purchasing and A/R.
- 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 unmatched 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 submodules balances various general ledger validations and specific chart of accounts as designated by management.
- Lead the management of cost accounting periods to ensure that necessary periodend closing procedures happen seamlessly.
- Frequently monitor the financial system and submit periodend validations as needed during the accounting period to proactively identify and address issues.
- 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 Centers accounting policies and practices.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 40 hours/week
Contact Information to Applicants
Jessie Yoon
- Bachelors degree in a related field and 3 years of recent related accounting and/or finance experience OR High School diploma and 5 years of total related experienceincludingthree or more yearsin budget finance and/or accounting.
- Fund accounting experience as outlined in application materials.
- Experience in financial analysis modeling and forecasting 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 Excel Word and accounting software.
- Previous experience that requires working independently as evidenced by work history
- Five to seven years of progressively responsible budget finance and/or accounting experience.
- Two 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 as evidenced in application materials.
- Knowledge of university research State of Kansas and sponsored agreement regulationsas demonstrated in application materials.
- Familiarity with Oracle Financials in the Cloud and Oracle Analytics in the Cloudas evidenced in application materials.
- Familiarity with Filemaker Proas demonstrated by application materials.
- Excellent interpersonal organizational and problemsolving skills as evidenced in application materials.
Position Overview
KU researchat the University of Kansas addresses problems of worldwide significance and delivers solutions that make a difference to Kansas and the region. The Office of Research facilitates that mission by advocatingfor research scholarship and creative activityimplementingresearch integrity requirementsandthrough theKU Center for Research (KUCR) managingthe administration of research grants and contracts. KU Researchalso has oversight of activities related to technology commercialization and business and industry outreach. KUs research centers are recognized as University Research Centers and report to the Office of Research. The Office of Research also provides core research lab services for university investigators. Each lab has experienced professionals and stateoftheart technology to supportresearchers throughout their research projects.
KU Center for Research Inc. (KUCR) a nonprofit 501(c)3 research foundation operates for the benefit of the university under the administrative jurisdiction of the KU Officeof Research. The Office of Research is responsible for submitting all proposals for external support of research instructional and service awards and helps research investigators by negotiating contracts providing proposal and postaward services administering compliance oversight managing and constructing research facilities and handling financial services including investment of corporation resources.
The Financial Analyst Intermediate position shares responsibility for the general ledger as it relates to the quarterly and yearend reporting. This entails a variety of duties related to financial reconciliation analysis and reporting. Responsibilities include monitoring general ledger accounts overseeing the asset module reconciliation analysis of intercompany accounts and creating adhoc 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.
Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.
Application review will begin Monday May 19th. To ensure consideration apply no later than Sunday May 18th.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
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