[Remote] Financial Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. University of Utah Health Research is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC). The Financial Analyst will provide a full range of financial services, including preparing financial reports, managing project budgets, and collaborating with leadership to support multi-site research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and interprets management information and other financial reports
• Meets regularly with Operational Leaders to review financial status of projects
• Analyzes trends, projections and possible consequences
• Collaborates with the Proposal Development Office (PDO) in the Utah DCC to prepare budgets and provide feedback on proposals
• Participates in the establishment and maintenance of cost accounting systems
• Recommends and implements improvements that affect accounting systems and DCC operations
• Prepares, monitors and provides reports for Center, project and/or program budgets
• Prepares project/grant budgets and provides assistance with proposals
• Updates effort allocations for DCC Staff
• Provides guidance and training on financial matters and procedures
• Researches and prepares necessary revenue, expense, payroll, journal entries and other accounting procurements and/or corrections
• Independently determines the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, format and report structure
• Remains compliant with all accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP and NIH, State, Private, Foundation and University policies (dependent upon the policies surrounding specified funding sources)
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a project or address a problem, obtaining valid data and creating clear and understandable reports that reflect the data being sought
• Collaborates with DCC leadership and Financial Management Analyst to address issues, challenges and trends. Liaison’s with campus partners
• Participates in meetings held with colleagues to discuss changes in financial accounting standards, changes within the DCC, and various issues and resolution techniques

Skills

• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience for Financial Analyst, III
• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience for Financial Analyst, IV
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a project or address a problem, obtaining valid data and creating clear and understandable reports that reflect the data being sought
• Remains compliant with all accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP and NIH, State, Private, Foundation and University policies (dependent upon the policies surrounding specified funding sources)
• Independently determines the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, format and report structure
• Post-award research accounting experience in an academic setting is strongly preferred
• An advanced degree, such as a Master's of Business Administration, is preferred
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
• Keen Organization skills and the ability to communicate effectively both oral and written

Benefits

• The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
• This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
• Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
• Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
• To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ).
• Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
• A remote telework schedule may be considered. In-state residents only.
• This position offers a flexible, mostly remote work schedule for candidates who reside in the state of Utah.

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