The Financial Analyst is responsible for the maintenance, analysis, interpretation, and management of financial accounting data. This includes the preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers, and accounts, analysis of financial data, financial statements, and expenditure reports, and presentation of financial data for both the College and the College Foundation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyzes fiscal transactions to ensure conformity and compliance with accepted accounting procedures and practices and the governing policies and procedures as stated in each grant award. Prepares and monitors applicable grant budgets; monitors and forecasts revenues and expenditures; and reviews, analyzes, and presents financial data, including revenue projections and expenditure reports to determine funding requirements. Prepares financial statements, bank reconciliations, reports of operations, expenditure reports, statistical data, and other information concerning financial requirements. Maintains various ledgers, journals, registers, and other fiscal records. Reviews and processes requisitions, journal entries, and other fiscal documents for payment. Reconciles various financial reports and other data concerning fiscal operations. Trains Finance and campus staff in the accomplishment of varied accounting-related duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies/Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:
Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff with a demonstrated ability to collect, organize, and analyze data
Preference will be given to candidates with Federal grant experience
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, General Business, or related field preferred, with at least three years of experience in accounting, financial management, or a related area.
Proposed Salary: Entry Level Salary of $43,500 with full college benefits. ASU Mid-South offers a benefits package that includes retirement, health, life, dental & disability insurance, a flex benefit plan, and tuition waivers for employees and families.
Proposed Start Date: Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.
A full pre-employment credit history and background check are required, as well as a driver’s license review.
Applications should consist of:
•A detailed cover letter addressing the stated expectations of the position
•A completed ASU Mid-South application for employment including contact information for three professional references, and
•A resume
•Copies of college transcripts and/or professional certifications relevant to the position of interest.
Send completed ASU Mid-South application, cover letter, resume, and a copy of college transcripts to:
Arkansas State University Mid-South
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
Fax: 870-733-6719
Email: humanresources@asumidsouth.edu
ASU Mid-South and the Arkansas State University System are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
