Remote Financial Analyst — Budget & Forecasting

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Financial Analyst in the Planning and Analysis department to support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. The role emphasizes cost analysis, debt administration, and ensuring compliance with policy across university entities.

Requires a Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, 2 years in finance or accounting, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in finance or accounting with planning, forecasting and/or financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited university.
• Master’s Degree in Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records and produces accounting reports and financial analysis.
• Prepares various financial reports including monthly summary reports, government reports, and annual financial report schedules.
• Reviews accounts and fund groups for the propriety of entries and approval of such vouchers.
• Analyzes fiscal accounting and related systems.
• Prepares financial feasibility studies.
• Prepares, analyzes and maintains cost data as required for regulatory reporting.
• Prepares recommendations and documentation to create and update fiscal services.
• Proposes policies and procedures for the department’s operation.
• Prepares and processes relevant correspondence
• Manages and reconciles accounts to monitor assigned programs.
• Assists in the review, maintenance, and modification of receivables for systems such as student loans.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with federal, state and University policy.
• Manages special projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited University

Master’s Degree in Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Financial Analyst in the Planning and Analysis department to support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. The role emphasizes cost analysis, debt administration, and ensuring compliance with policy across university entities.

Requires a Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, 2 years in finance or accounting, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.