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The Financial Analyst 1 performs moderately complex finance functions and/or activities related to the Accounts Payable Unit of R&DE.  The core work includes a focus on supplier AP including Food and Beverage (F&B) suppliers, account forensics, multiple payment pathways, some general accounting, staff training on AP systems, and AP financial reporting.  This position will also have a supporting role to help with month-end accounting and analytics in the central budget areas of R&DE (SrAVP).   of R&DE (SrAVP). 

CORE DUTIES:

• Manage all aspects of Accounts Payable including the month-end close cycle, payment processing (Eatec, Vendor Payment System, Oracle), process improvement, and other related accounting (reclass journals, purchasing compliance).

• Work with Food Operation Systems Analytics (FOSA) team to develop/enhance Eatec processes to improve efficiency, timely merchandise receiving, and timely AP payment processing.

• Enhance AP reporting using Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI) to support the accounting needs of Finance and Administration.

• Perform structured analysis; conduct data mining; identify, clarify, and investigate discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develop solutions and processes.

• Maintain, reconcile, review, combine, and validate financial data sets and accounts, utilizing financial reports, financial databases, and key financial information.

• Contribute to development of budget, forecasting, and analyses to be used for key activities or decision making.

• Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; assist in preparation of management information reports.

• Resolve issues within immediate work unit; Perform preliminary analysis, recognize exceptions and recommend solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes.

• Ensure works complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation.

• Participate as a member of a project team and contribute to change management strategy through communication and collaboration with others.

• Serve as a first line resource to client groups on matters in work unit.

• Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back-up to other functions.

• May supervise the day-to-day activities and provide on the job coaching and training to other staff, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge and ability to apply, interpret, and implement GAAP.

• Knowledge and understanding of accounting systems.

• Advanced communication skills to communicate information clearly and effectively to internal and   external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.

• Advanced analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.

• Strong leadership and strategic management skills.

• Demonstrated experience managing people.

Certifications and Licenses: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constantly sitting.

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.

• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

• Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

(*) Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours during peak business cycles especially during accounting close.