Financial Analyst - Remote - (S03762P)

Job Summary

• Review and analyze financial data to assure reporting accuracy.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports for the University as required by the State Comptroller, University of Texas System and external agencies.
• Provide financial data and reports for internal management requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Compilation and calculation of financial data needed for year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile transfers between university and UT System and other System campuses for System consolidation.
• Create Ad hoc reports as required.
• Timely and accurate preparation of University financial reports, including Annual Financial Report schedules, Uniform Statewide Accounting System Annual Financial input, Monthly Method of Financing Report, Unrelated Business Income Tax, IPEDS , Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( THECB ) Sources and Uses, THECB University Expenditure Survey, THECB Integrated Financial System tuition and fees report, THECB Restricted Research Certification, Voluntary Support of Education ( VSE ) gift reconciliation, NCAA Athletics Survey for Athletics audit, Binding Encumbrances and Payables report and Quarterly Expenditures report.
• Review, analyze and correct (as necessary) financial data to maintain accurate data in financial system.
• Complete variance analysis to ensure accuracy and assist in forecasting.
• Reconcile supporting detail to general ledger accounts to support financial reporting data.
• Reconcile gift pledge activity and maintain support for gift pledge receivables.
• Represent the University in meetings related to financial reporting and attend training to maintain knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable University policies and local, state and federal requirements.

Benefits At Uta

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:

https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

Required Qualifications

• Experience in PeopleSoft Query and other reporting tools, General Ledger, Assets and other PeopleSoft FMS modules.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting with experience in financial reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• BBA in accounting or business related field.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Constructive communication.
• Mutual respect.
• Inclusion and diversity.
• Overtime required during year end reporting and potential other peak times.
• Higher Education experience and knowledge of GASB preferred.
• Leadership and service.
• Collaborative relationships.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Work, communicate and interact with others while in observance with the University’s Principles of Community, which are:
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds.
• A supportive environment.
• CPA preferred.

Benefits At Uta

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:

https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php