Finance and Accounting Analyst 2

Oregon Health & Science University; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University seeks a Finance and Accounting Analyst 2 to support the Budget & Finance leadership with financial analytics for special projects within the academic mission.

The role gathers and analyzes data, creates accessible reports, forecasts, and supports operating and capital budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and consolidated reporting for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; 36 hours accounting if field differs.
• Minimum of 2 years progressive relevant work experience.
• Proficient with computers, including database and spreadsheet applications.
• Proficiency in GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience in Academic Health Center finance and project analysis preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage expenditures and tracking for Special Projects/Initiative funding with regular project reviews.
• Prepare monthly financial reports with variance analysis and re-forecasts.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Perform Labor Distribution, journal entries, data entry, reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable tasks.
• Provide financial advice on matters including procurement, Oracle, and policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

36 hours accounting coursework

Tools

Oracle

Cognos/Rubix

General Ledger

iProcurement

PCard systems

Job description

Department Overview:

The Finance and Accounting Analyst 2 for the academic mission, providing financial analytic services to the Senior Director of Budget & Finance, the Academics Budget Manager and project lead specifically around special projects.

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This position will gather & analyze financial data, organize data into accessible reports and perform various types of analysis using key metrics, provide forecasting support, process financial transactions, budgeting and report consolidation. ÂThe Finance and Accounting Analyst 2 provides all aspects of the financial process and procedures, interpretation, reporting, and financial analysis to support integration of special projects and initiatives across the institutionâs goals. Â

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Services include analysis of budget variances & recommendations to correct negative trends or variances. Provides consolidated financial reports for Senior Director of Budget & Finance, Academics Budget Manager, Vice Provost of Finance & Administration, and other directors, as needed. Prepares financial reports and projections with options for improving budget performance and cost efficiency. ÂAssists in the preparation of the Operating and Capital budgets. Provides cost-benefit analysis of existing or new programs. ÂProcesses financial transactions, purchasing, A/P and A/R, Journal Entries and approve Pcard transactions. Â

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This position must be detail oriented, possess strong financial & organizational skills, be flexible, have the ability to work in a team environment as well as being self-directed, have ability to set and prioritize obtainable goals and work efficiently under pressure of multiple deadlines for multiple areas.

Function/Duties of Position:

• Special Projects & Initiative Funds: Manages expenditures & tracking for Special Projects/Initiative Funding. Works with departments to appropriately account for expenses incurred, meet regularly with project leads to review spend, timelines and ensures proper accounting, works with CFS to process reimbursements on a monthly/quarterly basis. Approves request made against initiative funding. ÂMakes corrections as needed. Â Â
• Reporting & Variance Analysis: Utilizing OHSU financial systems, prepares monthly financial reports with variance analysis including recommendations for mediating negative trends. Re-forecasts actual financial performance based on changing business conditions. Prepares monthly financial reports for Directors and Managers, with a summary for the Senior Director of Budget & Finance. Â Â
• Prepares Annual Budgets: Serves as a financial resource by understanding all project commitments, tracking, and ensuring that project financial goals are met. Includes preparing operating and capital budgets, being knowledgeable about budget policies by interacting with Senior Director of Budget & Finance, project leads and CFS to prepare budgets, understanding & ensuring adherence to compensation plans, preparing financial forecasts with a variety of variables & scenarios, tracking expenses, variance reporting & investigating, reconciliations, preparing financial statements/reports/projections, and providing oral & written financial advice for health of projects. Â
• General Accounting Duties: Duties include Labor Distribution (LD), PO preparation, Journal Entries, data entry, ledger reconciliation, variance reporting and investigating, Pcard & Oracle requests, account & expense documentation, data management, monitor & resolve open POs & invoices on hold. ÂIncludes working with appropriate offices at OHSU (Provost, CRO, A/P, Purchasing, etc) to resolve accounting issues. Approves & Processes financial transactions including disbursements, reimbursements, p-card reconciliations, invoice payments, and departmental purchasing. Â Â
• Provides oral & written advice/recommendations to Senior Director, Budget & Finance, project leads, etc on financial matters including but not limited to, A/P, purchasing (includes p-card), Oracle, Provostâs Office, & CFS policies and procedures. Â
• Other related duties as assigned. Â

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelorâs degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • If from a related field, candidate must have 36 hours of accounting courses from an accredited college or university.Â

• AND

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience

• All candidates must be highly proficient with the use of computers, including database and spreadsheet applications.Â

• Demonstrate proficiency of accounting principles (e.g. GAAP) Â Â

• Prior Academic Health Center or relevant financial specific experience performing analysis related to operational improvements and business cases. Â ÂÂ

• Highly proficient with use of PC including database and spreadsheet applications.

• Intermediate spreadsheet skills, including complex functions, formulas, and formatting. Â

• Experience with relational databases. Â

• Understanding of financial reporting concepts such as cost accounting and net present value analysis.Â

• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.  

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelorâs degree, plus 4 years of directly related experience as defined in the position description.
• Proficient in Oracle & Cognos/Rubix software including General Ledger, iProcurement, and Labor Distribution
• Experience in central funding, allocations and state funding
• Familiarity with OHSU Fiscal Policies and Procedures

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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