Financial Administration Specialist

Job Summary

• Uses knowledge and applications of accepted procedures and standards, performs detailed financial and administrative tasks related to managing the daily and long-term financial and/or administrative operations of an organizational unit or an academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college.
• Makes recommendations on policies and guidelines for division/department activities.
• Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.
• Manages general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds.
• Develops, plans, and makes recommendations on special projects, which may include space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, and long-range plans.
• Prepares operating and project budget drafts. Regularly explains financial concepts to non-financial employees.
• Monitors division/departmental budgets and resolves or recommends resolutions for any significant deviations from approved budgets.
• May provide guidance to lower-level employees.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years of relevant experience.

SKILLS
Required
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
Highly thorough and dependable.
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Intermediate understanding of technology; experience using electronic platforms to perform various tasks.
Demonstrates experience solving problems with independent thought.
Proficiency in computer systems, including standard Office software; advanced Excel and database skills, including familiarity with complex formulas and Pivot Tables.
Ability to use standard office equipment such as phone, fax, scanner, etc.
Experience managing workflows, processes, and/or data entry.
Intermediate accounting skills; ability to spot obvious errors; ability to develop a budget.
Demonstrates ability to interpret and apply concepts and policies to daily work functions.
Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a variety of audiences.
Ability to interpret financial documents from an accounting, policy, and practice perspective.