Grants & Budget Finance Specialist (Hybrid)

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks a Financial Assistant 4 to manage grants, contracts, and budgets, providing comprehensive financial and administrative support. You will handle expense reports, payroll adjustments, journal entries, and purchase orders, using Workday to monitor financial activity and ensure compliance with university policies.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of general accounting principles and financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drafts preliminary financial sections of proposals.
• Reviews proposals for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors and controls financial activity of accounts.
• Reconciles financial statements and prepares reports.
• Oversees staff and maintains financial records.
• Assists with systems and procedures development.
• Calculates weekly payroll for department staff.
• Performs clerical accounting tasks.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Excel

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Workday familiarity

Higher education finance experience

Tools

Workday

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Yale University in New Haven seeks a Financial Assistant 4 to manage grants, contracts, and budgets, providing comprehensive financial and administrative support. You will handle expense reports, payroll adjustments, journal entries, and purchase orders, using Workday to monitor financial activity and ensure compliance with university policies.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment.