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Financial Accounting has an outstanding opportunity for a Financial Reporting Analyst.


POSITION PURPOSE
UW Finance encompasses the major central financial functions for the University of Washington, including Enterprise Services, Financial Accounting, Sponsored Financial Programs, Student Financial Services, and Treasury. The Finance Accounting team reports to the VP of UW Finance and is responsible for providing UW’s consolidated annual financial reporting and other enterprise-critical accounting operations management for the University.
The Financial Reporting Analyst position is responsible for supporting the timely and accurate preparation of the new monthly and annual University-wide financial statements, preparing journal entries, supporting schedules, and footnote disclosures for the UW's Financial Report prepared according to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), as well as the State of WA State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM) utilizing the UW’s Workday Enterprise accounting system. Following UW’s financial transformation project, the UW will start to report on a monthly cycle starting July 2023 using the Workday system. This new position will support this new reporting cycle frequency. In addition, this role will be responsible to prepare supporting schedules and disclosures for the Office of Financial Management's (OFM) Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Serves as a primary resource in assisting the UW in the implementation of its new Workday financial reporting system. This will include transitioning the UW from a cash basis to an accrual basis system and related business processes.
The Financial Reporting Analyst will participate in the analysis of financial results, as well as the improvement of UW Workday accounting processes. They will work independently and in partnership with the Manager of Financial Reporting and the Associate Controller, as well as in close collaboration with process partners across campus.
This position will play a role in transitioning the accounting and reporting processes owned by the Financial Reporting group as they are impacted by the implementation of UW's Workday ERP system (scheduled to go live July 2023). The Workday Finance Transformation project will result in the formation of a new formal "customer service" (accounting and Workday system support) function residing in the Financial Reporting group. This position will provide customer support activities as part of the new shared environment operational model ensuring service level agreement metrics are met.
We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not feel they satisfy all of the skills listed below; we understand that it will take some time for the successful applicant to strengthen specific position skills where needed, to learn about the university systems, campuses, and vendor collaborators, to develop a deep understanding of the UW Finance environment itself. You will join a supportive team that will partner with you in these efforts; we are an open, ethical, highly engaged, and collaborative community based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. We believe in the importance of quality of life, embracing diversity, making a difference, and having fun.
Position Complexities
This position requires technical accounting and analysis skill set in order to successfully comprehend and execute accounting transactions and to perform analysis on the data underlying financial statement results.
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively to explain Workday accounting transactions and issues. The position coordinates with external independent and state auditors to provide supporting documentation and explanation of results. The position also communicates with departments across the University regarding accounting issues and guidance, and updates and changes to the accounting processes.
The Workday Finance Transformation project will result in the formation of a formal "customer service" (accounting and Workday system support) function residing in the Financial Reporting group. This position will share the responsibility of ensuring customer service support activities meet expectations, and defined service level agreement metrics are met.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Management and Analytics
Responsible for the new Enterprise level and Balancing Unit level monthly and quarterly financial reporting required by the implementation of the Workday financial reporting system. The position will be responsible for assisting the team in the development and execution of these regular closing periods to generate Workday financial reporting.

Responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, preparing general ledger account reconciliations, and supporting the monthly close cycle in Workday.

Consult, identify, and continually improve the accounting process which contributes toward the preparation of the UW Financial report.

Advise, engage, and participate in the annual external audit deliverables for both GASB & State reporting requirements, which includes preparing associated supporting schedules and footnote disclosures.

Produce and set up the accounting process for lease and subscription-based IT arrangements (SBITA) by performing contract analysis and preparing journal entries in the Lease Query system (accounting software) and acting as a backup for other team members as needed.

Assist in the other tasks as required.

Campus Support
With the implementation of Workday, the UW will begin doing accrual accounting at the major business unit level. The position will assist in supporting accounting teams across UW in successfully implementing and maintaining the new accounting system.

Serve as a resource to the Financial Accounting department and campus finance departments across the University to support Workday accounting processes, research and analyze data and trends, explain accounting treatments and results, interpret and implement new accounting requirements, etc.

Consult and advise the Financial Accounting department and various other departments across the University to support accounting processes, research and analyze data and trends, explain accounting treatments, and interpret and implement new accounting requirements.

Work with a diverse group of individuals; placing a value on diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

Regularly monitor two central email boxes owned by the Financial Reporting group and address the questions promptly.

Ensure customer support activities meet expectations and any defined service level agreement metrics are met as a result of the Workday Finance Transformation project.

Process Improvement and other projects

Focus on continuous process improvement activities related to Financial Accounting and Reporting and engage in other projects necessary.

Perform and identify continuous process improvement activities related to Financial Accounting and Reporting and maintain appropriate accounting control procedures.

Train and cross-train staff within UW Finance on Workday related accounting processes.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and 4 years of experience in full-scope accounting, including use of automated systems and data analysis tools or related field.
Equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may substitute for a degree.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel including the ability to design and build complex calculations, and the ability to build, format, and document workbooks in a user-friendly, intuitive, and logical manner.

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and explain financial results, and to formulate and implement process improvements.

This position requires a collaborative, customer service attitude and a strong focus on process improvement.

CPA license or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business

Demonstrated experience in working on diverse groups and teams; respects, values, and contributes to UW Finance and UW’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of GAAP according to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Working knowledge of Workday and/or Lease Query financial systems.

Application Process:The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.