What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Analyst (Financial Reporting) position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF01947 Job Title Senior Business Analyst (Financial Reporting) Position Number 108892 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 12 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $66,000 to $78,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department General Accounting Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 15, 2025. Applications received after February 15, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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Basic Function
Responsible for maintaining financial records and reports, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with the year-end close process, responding to audit requests and preparing financial reports. Provide technical accounting support in operational and financial matters in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Manage miscellaneous accounts receivable including transaction accounting, billing, aging, and collections.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Reconcile and analyze various assets, liabilities, income and expense accounts on a monthly basis. Prepare and process adjusting entries.
Assist departments on an as needed basis with accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, automation of accounting transactions into the general ledger, and reporting.
Assist with preparation of all financial statements and supplementary reports in accordance with GASB, Single Audit requirements and other reporting requirements. Prepare and provide information for external and internal auditors.
Manage the University’s miscellaneous accounts receivable process including billing, posting payments, deposits, collections maintenance, troubleshooting and reconciliation.
Act as department liaison with various URI departments, students, customers, and collection agencies on issues relating to outstanding University receivables.
Assist in the analysis, monitoring, and reconciling of bond trustee bank accounts to the University’s accounting system monthly. Assist in the analysis of debt service principal and interest payments.
Update and maintain the unclaimed property database. Work with Accounts Payable, Payroll and Enrollment Services Offices on identifying unclaimed property. Compile annual escheatment report to State of RI and ensure that the University is in compliance with State Escheatment and Federal Title IV policies.
Assist in the implementation of upgrades to existing ERP systems and any new software/ERP systems.
Develop recommendations for new and/or improved procedures as appropriate. Participate in the development of effective management policies and procedures as requested.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Handle information of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Assist the Controller, Associate and Assistant Controllers and/or Chief Accountant as directed and perform any and all other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Excel.
Required
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14691
Posting Number SF01947 Job Title Senior Business Analyst (Financial Reporting) Position Number 108892 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 12 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $66,000 to $78,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department General Accounting Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 15, 2025. Applications received after February 15, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Basic Function
Responsible for maintaining financial records and reports, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with the year-end close process, responding to audit requests and preparing financial reports. Provide technical accounting support in operational and financial matters in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Manage miscellaneous accounts receivable including transaction accounting, billing, aging, and collections.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Reconcile and analyze various assets, liabilities, income and expense accounts on a monthly basis. Prepare and process adjusting entries.
Assist departments on an as needed basis with accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, automation of accounting transactions into the general ledger, and reporting.
Assist with preparation of all financial statements and supplementary reports in accordance with GASB, Single Audit requirements and other reporting requirements. Prepare and provide information for external and internal auditors.
Manage the University’s miscellaneous accounts receivable process including billing, posting payments, deposits, collections maintenance, troubleshooting and reconciliation.
Act as department liaison with various URI departments, students, customers, and collection agencies on issues relating to outstanding University receivables.
Assist in the analysis, monitoring, and reconciling of bond trustee bank accounts to the University’s accounting system monthly. Assist in the analysis of debt service principal and interest payments.
Update and maintain the unclaimed property database. Work with Accounts Payable, Payroll and Enrollment Services Offices on identifying unclaimed property. Compile annual escheatment report to State of RI and ensure that the University is in compliance with State Escheatment and Federal Title IV policies.
Assist in the implementation of upgrades to existing ERP systems and any new software/ERP systems.
Develop recommendations for new and/or improved procedures as appropriate. Participate in the development of effective management policies and procedures as requested.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Handle information of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Assist the Controller, Associate and Assistant Controllers and/or Chief Accountant as directed and perform any and all other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Excel.
Required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in accounting.
- Minimum of three years of professional accounting experience.
- Demonstrated progressive experience in financial analysis and management reporting.
- Demonstrated experience working with a complex financial software system.
- Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and to effectively communicate the interpretation to others.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in a large/complex accounting department and/or higher education environment.
- Demonstrated experience with Peoplesoft financial systems.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14691
Salary : $66,000 - $78,000
