Higher-Ed Financial Assistant — Budget & Payroll

Clay Today; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Connecticut seeks a Financial Assistant 1 for the CLAS Shared Services Business Center. The role maintains complete records of financial transactions for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and supports budgeting, reporting, and transaction processing.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and has accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• One year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related area.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills including experience in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial, administrative, and program support for assigned area(s).
• Analyzes and verifies details of transactions such as invoices, reconciliations, and other disbursements.
• Provides statistical information on expenditures and compiles regular reports using spreadsheets/databases.
• Monitors, tracks, logs commitments, and maintains accurate financial records.
• Provides data for budget preparation and monitors expenditures for compliance with budgets.
• Submits, reviews, and approves financial and payroll transactions.
• Responds to and resolves financial questions and issues.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The University of Connecticut seeks a Financial Assistant 1 for the CLAS Shared Services Business Center. The role maintains complete records of financial transactions for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and supports budgeting, reporting, and transaction processing.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and has accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.