Financial Analyst I

Overview

This role supports the Research Finance Operations (RFO) team within the Office for Sponsored Programs. The Financial Analyst I (FA I) focuses on interpreting and recording financial terms in the Grants Management Application Suite (GMAS), preparing and submitting standardized invoices and reports to sponsors, and monitoring and facilitating collection of outstanding accounts receivable. The work requires balancing accuracy with a high-volume, deadline-driven workload.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal source of information for interpreting complex financial terms and conditions within sponsored agreements
• Accurately record financial deliverable schedules and related information in the Grants Management Application Suite (GMAS)
• Produce timely and accurate invoices and financial reports based on sponsor deadlines
• Analyze financial data to identify potential risks and issues, propose solutions, and enter adjustments in the General Ledger as necessary
• Collaborate within the team and across Research Finance to update and develop business processes and identify best practices
• Liaise effectively with sponsors, school financial offices, academic department leadership, pre-award offices, and central finance and technology units to clarify sponsor requirements and processes
• Provide backfill support for peers or additional support during busy periods, applying consistent processes and practices
• Assist with developing and delivering metrics, business process documentation, training initiatives, and special projects as needed

Effort Distribution

• 35% scheduling
• 35% invoicing and financial reporting
• 20% accounts receivable collection
• 10% project-based duties, including business process documentation, training, account reconciliation, data analysis, and special projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 3+ years of direct accounting, financial management, data analysis, and/or grants management experience (progress toward relevant professional certification may count toward experience)

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to prioritize and handle large volumes of work in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion and judgment
• Working knowledge of accounting and direct experience in financial management
• Experience with fund accounting or sponsored accounting
• Experience in sponsored programs or a research environment
• Problem-solving orientation with ability to analyze details and convey the bigger picture
• Proven ability to utilize multiple financial and reporting systems and applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks

Location

Not specified in the provided description.