Department Financial Analyst

Job Description

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Major Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Department Chair, the Department Financial Analyst focuses on financial tracking, reporting, procurement coordination, and administrative support while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The incumbent's responsibilities include financial analysis, fund accounting, expense processing, budget analysis, conducting reconciliation activities to support the accuracy of financial data for the department and collaborating with faculty, staff, and student clubs.

• Monitors and reviews budget projections, allocations, and expenditures for State and University Foundation funds, state-side awards and grants, student Federal Work Study annual allocation, and other budgets/accounts under the Department of Psychology to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Generates monthly financial reports, analysis, and account reconciliations to account for updated projections and determine appropriate solutions to stay on track with budget allocations and balances.
• Oversees various programs, projects, and contracts (internal and external) expenses for the department and faculty.
• Processes various transactions, including Purchase Requisitions, Chargebacks for internal service providers, Invoice submissions for vendor payment, Information and Communication Technology (ITC) forms, P-Card payments, service provider payments, service recipient payments, and maintains supporting documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to two (2) years of full-time, technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
• Additional experience in a job-related field may be substituted for required education, on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, budgeting practices, and financial compliance requirements, with the ability to monitor allocations, analyze expenditures, reconcile accounts, and produce accurate financial reports that support effective budget planning and adherence to institutional policies.
• Proficiency in financial processing and recordkeeping, including preparing documentation for purchases, reimbursements, and payroll-related transactions, while maintaining detailed financial logs, tracking funding sources, and ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance with established procedures.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and purchasing systems, with the ability to coordinate departmental purchases, process financial transactions (e.g., purchase orders, chargebacks, payment requests), and maintain accurate supporting documentation while ensuring compliance with institutional and risk management policies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to track technology needs, coordinate software license renewals, support inventory processes, and effectively engage with campus and external vendors, including negotiating services and facilitating purchasing across diverse operational needs.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 1038 / Administrative Analyst/Specialist / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $ 4799 - $ 5405 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $ 4799 - $ 6992 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through May 11, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers