Financial Oversight Analyst

Northern Arizona University; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona University is seeking a Financial Oversight Analyst for the College of Education to manage travel and purchasing needs across academic departments. The role requires basic accounting knowledge and the ability to perform tasks independently, communicating with COE staff and faculty.

The position emphasizes financial data interpretation, budget tracking, and reporting while adhering to university guidelines. On-site work is required with limited remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 1 year of accounting or finance experience.
• A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supports faculty, staff and student travel transactions for academic departments including endowed chairs, AIEE, and select grant-related travel while working with the reimbursement processing support unit to facilitate reimbursement.
• Understands the university procurement credit card (p-card) policies and appropriate use for reconciling monthly transactions.
• Maintains and enters data into established spreadsheets for departmental reconciliation by ADFO and other COE staff.
• Coordinates with the ADFO to follow accounting practices and increase department productivity.
• Understands and applies knowledge of appropriate handling of financial information.
• Performs research to provide chairs with financial data and recommendations.
• Gathers and interprets basic information related to department budget and expense tracking to be used for recommendations.
• Writes basic reports and communications to provide information.
• Compiles data and prepares basic summaries to be used for plans, forecasts and budgets.
• Answer inquiries and compose correspondence on own initiative on general, technical and financial matters in accordance with the guidelines established.
• Provides backup support with student wage timesheet approvals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more
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**Financial Oversight Analyst**
Northern Arizona University
****Special Information****

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
****About the Department/College****
At Northern Arizona University, we prepare leaders in education to make
a difference for the lives of those with whom they work. NAU has long
been recognized as a leader in education, in Arizona and beyond. We
offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs that offer
innovative teaching strategies that allow students to work closely with
our accomplished education faculty.
**About the Position**
The Financial Oversight Analyst for the College of Education will work
closely with the Assistant Director of Financial Oversight and other COE
staff to manage the travel and purchasing needs for a number of academic
departments within the college. The position requires a basic accounting
knowledge and the ability to perform basic to moderately complex tasks
independently. Respond to administrative matters within established
limits to ensure that the college needs are being met and that
University standard principles and guidelines are being followed. This
position is expected to communicate regularly with the Assistant
Director of Financial Oversight, other COE staff and faculty on various
dept topics.
**Responsibilities Include**
85% - Financial Support

• Supports faculty, staff and student travel transactions for academic
  departments including endowed chairs, AIEE, and select grant-related
  travel while working with the reimbursement processing support unit
  to facilitate reimbursement.

• Understands the university procurement credit card (p-card) policies
  and appropriate use for reconciling monthly transactions.

• Maintains and enters data into established spreadsheets for
  departmental reconciliation by ADFO and other COE staff.

• Coordinates with the ADFO to follow accounting practices and
  increase department productivity.

• Understands and applies knowledge of appropriate handling of
  financial information.

• Performs research to provide chairs with financial data and
  recommendations.

• Gathers and interprets basic information related to department
  budget and expense tracking to be used for recommendations.

• Writes basic reports and communications to provide information.

• Compiles data and prepares basic summaries to be used for plans,
  forecasts and budgets.

10% - Operational Support

• Answer inquiries and compose correspondence on own initiative on
  general, technical and financial matters in accordance with the
  guidelines established.

• Provides backup support with student wage timesheet approvals.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications**

• High school diploma.
• 1 year of accounting or finance experience.
• *A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
  used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Basic accounting or finance experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of payroll and finance policies.
• Knowledge of financial reporting in higher education and university
  budgeting practices.

• Knowledge of or experience with PeopleSoft Employee Management
  (LOUIE) and PeopleSoft Financial software, Microsoft Office Suite

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilitie**

• Knowledge of or experience with academic structure and terminology.
• Knowledge of office and administrative p actices and principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Proficient in English composition, grammar, spelling and
  punctuation, and basic math.

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve and make basic decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in speech and writing.
• The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of
  culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to display consistent, positive communication and customer
  service skills.

• Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.
• Ability to contribute effectively in a team setting and maintain
  good working relationships.

• Ability to work in an academic environment serving diverse
  constituencies.

• Ability to balance competing priorities.

****Compensation****

• Salary range is $44,422.00. Annual salary commensurate with
  candidate's qualifications and related experience.

**Pre-Employment Check**
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the
following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history
verification and a degree verific