Financial Analyst I

Overview

This full-time remote position supports externally funded projects, procurement, operations, systems, and academic/faculty affairs within a sponsored programs department. The role involves financial management, process improvement, data accuracy, project support, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Support activities related to externally funded projects, including grant budget development, expense tracking, and interaction with program managers, principal investigators, and funding agencies to maximize reimbursement and meet reporting requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and resource allocation; participate in space planning.
• Support business processes to ensure effective and efficient operations; identify and implement process improvements.
• Resolve operational issues independently or in consultation with leadership.
• Initiate departmental financial transactions with appropriate approvals.
• Ensure accuracy of data recording and tracking in clinical, human resource, financial, and supply chain systems.
• Provide reporting that supports division and department decision-making.
• Assist with project completion and business plans through research, data collection, analysis, and summarizing recommendations.
• Support management of academic and faculty affairs, ensuring compliance requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance.
• No prior work experience required; entry-level candidates considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected starting annual pay range: $56,846.40 - $72,488.00 (may vary based on full-time equivalent status).
• Regular full-time employee status with a 40-hour workweek.

Location

• Remote

Schedule

• Day shift (United States)

Department

• Sponsored Programs

Employee Status

• Regular