What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Caltech?
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Job Summary
This full-time position will be responsible for administration, support and analysis of projects and operations, report preparation, general accounting, payment services and administrative functions.
Essential Job Duties
- Responsible for following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
- Under general supervision, select from established Institute policies, procedures, and practices to accomplish assignments which require exercise of discretion and judgment.
- Evaluate, review, and approve purchase requisitions, invoices, and applications for payment.
- Approve financial transactions up to a specified dollar amount.
- Review and produce financial data and research discrepancies.
- Determine appropriate set up of project funding, and process account set-up in Oracle project management system.
- Analyze project transactions and prepare projects for closure, in coordination with central accounting department.
- Design, develop, analyzes and produces diverse financial reports that require interpretation of data using complex query tools and multiple databases.
- Participates in development and implementation of internal controls and procedures.
- Assist internal and external customers courteously, promptly and professionally.
- Reviews internal monthly financial reports; examines and reports trends accordingly.
- Understands workflow and impact of financial operations.
- Interpret and effectively communicate general accounting and purchasing polices to staff and customers; recommend appropriate action to be taken. Refers complex issues to higher levels.
- Ensure that accounting schedules meet set deadlines.
- May provide additional administrative and financial functions as needed.
- May provide assistance to internal and / or external auditors regarding audits of financial transactions, policies, procedures, and practices.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Documents
Hiring Range
68,640 - $73,800 Per Year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our and .
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Disability Accommodations
If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at .
Salary : $68,640 - $73,800
