Finance Specialist I

About Rice:

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About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing:

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty staff and students in an inclusive environment.

We seek greater representation of women minorities people with disabilities and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Position Summary:

The School of Engineering and Computing is seeking a part-time Finance Specialist to support financial operations across its departments. This role performs moderately complex finance functions including data analysis reconciliation of accounts report generation and budget support. The Finance Specialist ensures accurate financial tracking and compliance with applicable policies and procedures through regular reporting reconciliation and data review.

This is a 20-hour-per-week position ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented comfortable working with financial data and able to manage recurring tasks and ad hoc assignments in a collaborative academic environment.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional with strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of financial processes. They learn new tools quickly communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance colleagues and manage a part-time workload independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.

Workplace Requirements:

This is an in person on campus position. Per Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range:$36000 annually (.5 FTE 20 hrs. per week)

*Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• One or more (1) years of relevant experience in finance
  • In lieu of either the education or experience requirement additional related experience or education above and beyond what is required on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• User knowledge and demonstrated experience in financial systems
• Understanding and ability to apply basic accounting skills and concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate information across stakeholder groups
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reconciling complex data sets across multiple sources
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines across recurring and project-based assignments.
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve within established university policies and procedures.

Preferences:

• Prior experience in a higher education research or non-profit finance setting

Essential Functions:

• Performs structured analysis; conducts data mining; identifies clarifies and investigates discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develops solutions and processes
• Maintains reconciles reviews combines and validates financial data sets and accounts
• Contributes to development of budget forecasting and analyses
• Runs and analyzes financial reports; assists in preparation of management information reports
• Performs preliminary analysis recognizes exceptions and recommends solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes
• Ensures work complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation
• Serves as a first line resource to client groups on matters in work unit
• Performs other duties as assigned

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