Financial Analyst (On-site)

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston System seeks a Financial Analyst to perform financial analysis activities under general supervision. You will analyze return, depreciation, investment ratios, profit and loss statements, and trends in sales and finance.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly and annual financial statements, ad hoc reports, and reconciling accounting activities. Education-based experience may be substituted for formal education where appropriate; a 4-year degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent training; department accepts education in lieu of experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
• Analytical and technical understanding across finance domains.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial accounting data and document trends.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses of reports.
• Monitor and reconcile FRS accounting activities; prepare entries and analyses.
• Assist with maintenance of financial reporting systems and provide technical support.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Reporting

Contract management

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Department:HPM Business ServicesSalary:$56,800.00-$ 72,400.00

Description:

Under general supervision, performs financial analysis activities. Analyzes return, depreciation, and investment rations; profit and loss income statements; and trends in sales, finance, and other areas of business.

1. Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial statements.

2. Analyze financial accounting data and documents trends.

3. Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis of reports.

4. Monitor and reconcile FRS accounting activities; prepare entries, modifications and analysis.

5. Assist with maintenance of financial reporting systems and provide technical support.

6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Posting Information:

The Financial Analyst supports the continued operational success of Houston Public Media by ensuring that immediate and future business activities are appropriately reflected within the accounting records adhering to compliance guidelines established by the University and/or State guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Subject Matter Expert when there is a need to procure contract related goods/ services
• Collect and review initial data from all HPM contract requestors for completeness and accuracy (HPM/HPM-Foundation)
• Vendor contact for contracting communications (scope of work, quotes, vendor profile initiations, Cooperative Contract usage)
• Initial pre-fill of contract documentation based on original requests and quotes obtained (contract coversheet, sole source, standard agreement templates...)
• Assignment of HPM/HPM-Foundation contract numbers and obtain signature from original requestor to begin routing for execution
• Regular communication with internal business leadership to ensure that contracts are in compliance with policies and procedures. Consults with leadership on contract proposals and inquiries, as needed. Ensures final contracts submitted for approval are correct in form and meet all university and Texas state law requirements.
• Assist with financial data entry (requisitions, vouchers, journals), contract management tracking, financial metrics, and reporting
• Assist with documenting procedures, conducting staff trainings, preparing/ maintaining quick reference guides, and individual guidance, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher Ed Experience
• Experience with Peoplesoft financial system
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience with month-end/ year-end close procedures

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.