What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst I position at Tuskegee University?
Position Information
Position Title
Financial Analyst I
Status
Full Time
Job Summary
To perform fiscal management functions of assigned grants, contracts and agreements. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, guidance and requirements and the University’s policies and procedures.
Essential Job Duties
- Interpret and enforce grant policies and procedures of externally sponsored agencies and Tuskegee University.
- Prepare financial reports and invoices on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis as assigned funding agencies require.
- Prepare monthly drawdown reports for reimbursable expenditures for grants on Letter of Credits Record grant receivables for assigned grant accounts monthly.
- Set up grant budget and revision to the general ledger at the request of the principal investigators.
- Review and approve all expenditure documents for cost principles compliance (personnel action forms, check requests, requisitions, student scholarships, student employment, etc.)
- Reconcile and monitor grant expenditures, revenues, and receivables monthly.
- Monitor for unallowable cost transactions and prepare necessary corrections, monthly.
- Assist faculty with post-award financial analysis related to grants and contracts.
- Maintain grants and contract files for assigned funding agencies for at least 3 years.
- Calculate and record indirect costs to the general ledger monthly.
- Closeout grants and contracts
- Learn and apply emerging technologies and, as necessary, perform duties efficiently, organizationally and timely.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field
- Minimum knowledge of practices and procedures in grants and contracts
Physical Demands
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to walk short distances
- Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
- Ability to view a computer terminal
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge:
- Experience working with and interpreting federal regulations and policies
Skills:
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability:
- Provide excellent customer service in a courteous manner
- Must be a team player
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S787
Will this position required travel?
Yes
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
No
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
01/29/2025
Close Date
04/29/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/2664
