Financial Management Analyst I

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 59,829 - 86,700; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC invites applications for a Financial Management Analyst – Graduate School. You will support graduate education by partnering with academic and administrative leaders to ensure responsible stewardship of financial resources, joining a collaborative team focused on insightful financial reporting.

You will help shape financial strategy across the Graduate School, translating complex data into actionable insights for short- and long-term planning, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or related business field.
• No experience required for candidates who possess a related Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of experience in managerial accounting and/or financial analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, income statements, balance sheet and reconciliations.
• Assist in vendor management processes, including payments and reimbursements.
• Research and resolve issues in financial reporting systems and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist with year-end closing activities and month-end projections.
• Manage budget processes and analyze departmental budget requests for adjustments.
• Report on grants, scholarships and other externally funded programs as assigned.

Skills

SAP S/4

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or related business field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

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Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 271814

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

At Duke, we value the unique experiences, perspectives, and skills that each team member brings to our community. As aFinancial Management Analyst – Graduate School, you’ll play a key role in supporting graduate education by partnering with academic and administrative leaders to ensure responsible stewardship of financial resources. You’ll join a collaborative environment where your analytical expertise helps students, faculty, and departments thrive.

Be Bold.

You’ll take an active role in shaping financial strategy and decision-making across the Graduate School. This position calls for curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights that guide both short- and long-term planning.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare monthly general and standard journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, and account reconciliations. Conduct special studies and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures.
• Assist in vendor management processes with other school units, including vendor selection, service pricing estimates, processing vendor payments such as accounts payable checks, employee reimbursements, honoraria, and other payments as assigned.
• Research and resolve problems pertaining to financial reporting systems, ensuring compliance with university procedures and policies.
• Assist with year-end closing activities. Prepare monthly year end projection reports and distribute to appropriate personnel.
• Manage school conference travel awards, PhD student Assistance Funds, and similar programs as requested by leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of the operational budget; review and analyze departmental budget requests and advise departments regarding changes in budgets to meet organizational requirements.
• Assist with monitoring budget expenditures and prepare written reports and analyses to management setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Prepare and coordinate distribution of various financial reports and analyses for higher management to include financial analysis of individual departments.
• Process financial aid transactions using PeopleSoft and financial transactions using the General Ledger accounting system, SAP S/4.
• Maintain liaison with departmental business managers and administrative staff in the preparation and analysis of financial and student funding reports to provide information and to resolve problems concerning variances.
• Maintain liaison with Student Health regarding Health and Dental Insurance enrollment reports and resolve issues. Process Dental and Health Insurance scholarships and payroll payments.
• Provide analysis and reporting for various externally funded grants, such as the Sloan Foundation, Summer Research Opportunity Program, and other awards as assigned.
• Serve as school lead for Duke corporate card management, reporting and distribution.
• Provide front desk coverage support as needed.
• Perform other related duties that support the financial operations and strategic goals of the Graduate School.

Choose Duke.

Duke offers a dynamic and mission-driven workplace where your work directly supports academic excellence and student success. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within one of the nation’s leading research universities.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Work generally requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or a related business field .
• Experience: No experience required for candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the specific position.
• Preferred Experience: Two years of experience in managerial accounting and/or financial analysis.
• Skills:
• Demonstrated knowledge in SAP S/4, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ready to Make a Difference?

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $86,700.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

• Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.

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