Fiscal Officer

Uog; Guam; On-site; USD 54,918 - 75,392; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guam (UOG) is seeking a Fiscal Officer for its Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant program. This full-time role involves managing all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, and grants oversight. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and three years of relevant experience.

The position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in software like Microsoft Excel and Datatel. The salary range is $54,918 to $75,392 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, billing, reconciliation, and budget development.
• Oversee financial operations and legal requirements.
• Develop budget projections for projects and grants.
• Maintain accounting records for reporting to agencies.
• Collaborate on financial inquiries and prepare fiscal documents.
• Implement policies and improve financial processes.

Skills

Understanding of governmental accounting principles

Ability to analyze accounting relationships

Effective oral communication

Effective written communication

Strong supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Datatel

WebAdvisor

Job description

Fiscal Officer – UOG Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant

Position Title: Fiscal Officer (Full‑time, Federal Funding contingent)

Posting Number: 061-26

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Salary Range: $54,918.00 – $75,392.00 per annum (UGPP /N‑01 to UGPP /N‑10)

Job Summary

The Fiscal Officer will serve on the leadership of the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (CIS) and Sea Grant (SG). The role manages all financial functions—accounting, billing, reconciliation, budget development and tracking, financial operations, personnel, insurance, legal compliance, and projections for grant and capital budgets. The officer oversees fiscal and accounting aspects of grants management, maintains accounting records for federal and other funding, manages the grants database, collaborates with the eSG system, and ensures compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, billing, reconciliation, and budget development for CIS/SG projects.
• Oversee financial operations, personnel, insurance coverage, and legal requirements.
• Develop budget projections for individual projects, grant budgets, and capital improvements.
• Maintain summary accounting records for reporting to awarding agencies.
• Maintain grants database and manage award tracking using eSG.
• Collaborate with the UOG Business Office and Research Corporation on financial inquiries.
• Prepare fiscal documents, certify financial instruments, and handle audit responses.
• Implement policies and improve financial processes, including training staff on accounting best practices.
• Provide risk management and financial risk oversight.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Knowledge of university, local, federal, and/ or non‑federal rules and regulations.
• Experience with Guam budgeting processes and regulations for federal grants and interagency agreements.
• Proficiency with commercial software and UOG programs such as Datatel, WebAdvisor, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of governmental, cost, or utility accounting principles.
• Ability to review or interpret administrative policies and procedures.
• Skill in utilizing automated accounting systems and preparing formal financial statements.
• Capacity to analyze accounting relationships and assess cash flow, deficits, and solvency projections.
• Strong supervisory and supervisory‑team management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Guam is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including military families, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The university complies with Public Law 24‑109 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For EEO/ADA matters, contact the Office of Civil Rights at (671) 735‑2244 TTY (671) 735‑2243. Additional inquiries may be directed to the EEO/ADA Coordinator at Room 104, Iya Hami Hall, Dorm II.