FINANCIAL ANALYST

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Financial Analyst to provide in-depth financial analysis for the Planning and Analysis department. The role covers debt administration, budget support, contract compliance, and financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial management.

The analyst will handle accounting records, prepare reports, review entries for propriety, and support regulatory reporting and feasibility studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited University.
• Two (2) years of experience in finance or accounting with planning, forecasting and/or financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records and produces accounting reports and financial analysis.
• Prepares various financial reports including monthly summary reports, government reports, and annual financial reports schedules.
• Reviews accounts and fund groups for the propriety of entries and approval of such vouchers.
• Analyzes fiscal accounting and related systems.
• Prepares financial feasibility studies.
• Prepares, analyzes and maintains cost data as required for regulatory reporting.
• Prepares recommendations and documentation to create and update fiscal services.
• Proposes policies and procedures for the department's operation.
• Prepares and processes relevant correspondence
• Manages and reconciles accounts to monitor assigned programs.
• Assists in the review, maintenance, and modification of receivables for systems such as student loans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Master's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Posting Number: SRGV9163

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Department: Planning and Analysis

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:

To provide financial analysis for a department. Responsible forfinancial activities such as debt administration, issuance andanalysis, budget, contract compliance, financial reports, and otherbusiness management services.

Description of Duties:

• Maintains accounting records and produces accounting reports andfinancial analysis.
• Prepares various financial reports including monthly summaryreports, government reports, and annual financial reportschedules.
• Reviews accounts and fund groups for the propriety of entries andapproval of such vouchers.
• Analyzes fiscal accounting and related systems.
• Prepares financial feasibility studies.
• Prepares, analyzes and maintains cost data as required forregulatory reporting.
• Prepares recommendations and documentation to create and updatefiscal services.
• Proposes policies and procedures for the department'soperation.
• Prepares and processes relevant correspondence
• Manages and reconciles accounts to monitor assignedprograms.
• Assists in the review, maintenance, and modification ofreceivables for systems such as student loans.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with federal, state andUniversity policy.
• Manages special projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or BusinessAdministration from an accredited University.

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree in Business.

Licenses/Certifications:

None.

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in finance or accounting withexperience in planning, forecasting and/or financial analysis.Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint,and Outlook is required.

Preferred Experience:

Experience obtained in a state agency and/or higher educationalsetting.

Equipment:

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usualoffice environment. May require some weekend and/or evening work ortravel.

Work is performed primarily in a general office environment and canbe performed remote within close proximity to a UTRGV campus. Ifthe work is performed remote, high-speed internet and a designatedworkspace are required.

Other:

Accuracy in all phases of duties performed. Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills. Demonstrated effective interpersonalskills.

Physical Capabilities:

N/A

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

09/25/2026

Grant Funded Position:

No

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible forredacting any confidential information from the documents youattach with your application. The confidential information includesthe following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please makesure that you omit this information prior to submission. We areadvising that Human Resources will be forwarding your applicationto the department as per your submission. The University of TexasRio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue acceptingapplications prior to the stated close date of this position, aftermeeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If youhave any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal backgroundcheck (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approvalfrom the VP of Human Resources.