Fiscal Support Analyst

Southern Arkansas University Tech; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University Tech is seeking a Fiscal Support Analyst to perform a wide range of fiscal tasks in an on-campus setting. The role follows GAAP and state and federal laws, with responsibilities spanning grants administration, budgeting, and financial reporting.

You will develop and maintain databases, post journal entries, assist with monthly and year-end closes, and provide support across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and databases.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement grants with budget monitoring.
• Research data and prepare report findings for supervisor.
• Develop and maintain databases and fiscal reporting tools.
• Provide technical assistance on databases and the state accounting system.
• Post transactions to journals/ledgers and reconcile errors.
• Assist with budgets and monthly/year-end closing and produce reports.
• May supervise staff and provide training.
• May manage time records, payroll documents, POs, budget documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Accounting principles

Database management

Customer service

Research skills

Policies & procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Tools

State accounting system

General ledger systems

Job description

The Fiscal Support Analyst is responsible for performing a wide variety of fiscal related tasks that are standard or regular support duties within an assigned department or program and for researching financial data and preparing reports. This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state and federal laws, and institution policy.

This is a 12-month, 40 hours per week, on-campus position. If not residing in Camden or surrounding area, relocation is required.

All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to creating and cultivating caring environments through the intentional inclusion of all staff in student success efforts.

SAU Tech and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Job Duties:

• Planning, coordination, and implementation of grants; including preparation, drafting, budget monitoring and sub-granting process.
• Researches and analyzes data, develops or revise processes or policies based on research, and submits prepared report findings to supervisor.
• Develops and maintains databases, spreadsheets and other fiscal reporting mechanisms, reviews and audits fiscal information for accuracy and quality assurance.
• Provides technical assistance to others working within various databases and systems, including the state accounting system and general ledger, and assists in reconciling problems.
• Posts transactions to journals and/or ledgers, balances entries, and reconciles errors manually or electronically.
• Performs various accounting duties and assists with budgets and fiscal monthly and year end closing. Produces monthly production reports, statistical reports, or other regularly scheduled reports.
• May be responsible for proper and timely entry of time records, payroll related documents, purchase orders, personnel action forms, budget documents, labor distribution reports, or any other procedural forms required by other departments or divisions.
• May serve as a lead worker, providing training and guidance to fellow employees and establishing work plans, timeframes and/or deadlines or may supervise a small support staff by interviewing, training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: The formal education equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience.

Supplemental Information:

• Proficient in Microsoft office products. This includes, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Publisher and Designer.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and database management.
• Knowledge of software applications.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies of assigned section.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical and business related documents.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program.
• Ability to conduct research, perform quantitative quality assurance reviews, and prepare reports.

Supplemental Information:

• Background check is required.
• SAU Tech offices are to be well-lit with artificial light.
• This is an on-campus position. If not residing within a reasonable commuting distance from Camden, AR, relocation is required.