"Financial Analyst - College of Medicine, Tucson"

Position Highlights

The College of Medicine - Tucson (COM-T) Administration is seeking a motivated, detail oriented, and analytical individual to join our team as a Financial Operations Coordinator. This position is a key contributor to the financial operations of the College, supporting both central administration and its departments and centers. The Financial Operations Coordinator will be responsible for a broad range of financial and data analysis tasks, including assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting process, general ledger oversight, COM-T's allocation model, financial reporting, and clinical funds flow processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting, analytical, and problem solving skills, with a solid understanding of financial policies and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply them effectively. This role requires proficiency in Excel and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight, and often competing deadlines.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly invoices to Banner for various activities associated with COM-T's clinical departments.
• Maintain and update financial schedules related to COM-T's allocation model and other reporting protocols, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with annual budget.
• Process quarterly fund transfers to departments and centers for allocations tied to the college's funding model, commitments, research incentives and other agreements.
• Assist in managing the college's state accounts, including loading and updating budget allocations.
• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports, including budget-to-actual comparisons, ensuring accuracy and offering insights into spending trends and variances.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure proper account management and alignment of expenses and revenue with budget plans.
• Prepare, monitor, analyze, and forecast financial data to support data-informed decision-making.
• Provide support during the annual All Funds budget season and quarterly forecasting which may include compiling and verifying data and loading information in the University budget system.
• Prepare cash receipts and record incoming payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process financial transactions with appropriate documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Leverage advanced Excel skills to create and analyze various ad hoc financial reports, as needed.
• Serve as a financial resource for departments and centers, providing guidance, addressing inquiries and offering solutions.
• Participate in other college-wide initiatives and special projects, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient skills in Excel and other Microsoft programs.
• Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, variances and opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task projects and daily assignments.
• Self starter and strong problem solving abilities.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field.
• Advanced experience with Excel.
• Experience at an academic institution managing state, discretionary, sponsored and gift funds.
• Experience working with federal grants and sponsor requirements including managing cost share.
• Experience with UAccess (Analytics, Financials, UAccess Employee) and knowledge of UA policies and procedures.

FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Finance
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade: 8

Career Stream and Level: PC2
Job Family: Budget & Financial Analysis
Job Function: Finance

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates:
Gerry Flores, gflores007@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter