Financial Analyst 2

Department: WCAS Administration
Salary/Grade: EXS/7

Job Summary:

The Weinberg Dean's Office Graduate Studies Team is looking for a detail-oriented individual to be the Financial Analyst for the College's graduate student funding budget. This role involves managing financial activities, cross checking data for accuracy, ensuring compliance with university policies, and providing financial insights to support various units. The Financial Analyst 2 will work closely with central offices such as HR, Budget, Financial Aid, and the Graduate School, as well as various Departments in the College.

This is a full-time position at 100 percent time. This position works on campus a minimum of two days a week with the option of working three days remotely.

The target hiring range for this position will be between $64,000 - $78,849 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Specific Responsibilities:

Budget Management:

• Participate in budget determination, including fiscal resource allocation.
• Prepare analysis and reports, provide account research, and assist with budget projects.
• Update budget estimates and provide commitment tracking support.
• Guide units through university budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Review and reconcile actual expenses in the general ledger and financial aid systems to budget per NU Audit guidelines.
• Track the college's graduate student budget ensuring accurate

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Create monthly, annual, and project-end analysis and reports.
• Prepare financial analysis and lead schedules for supplies, equipment, and personnel decisions.
• Record journal entries and create reports.
• Perform financial account reconciliations, statement analysis, and transaction research.
• Maintain and update financial models and analysis.

Transaction Oversight:

• Review and oversee financial transactions, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Enter transactions into journals and general ledger.
• Process transfer and appropriation charges, balance and close accounts.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform vendor/account research as needed.
• Maintain Chart of Account lists and prepare bank deposits.
• Access banking systems to process transactions and initiate wire transfers.

Administrative Support:

• Process and present data through database, graphic, and spreadsheet software.
• Obtain data by downloading from enterprise systems and develop queries.
• Assist in the implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the graduate student union (NUGW-UE)
• Complete special financial projects as assigned.

Training:

• Provide training and support to related university units or program participants.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as accounting, business administration, finance, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 4 years financial, budgeting &/or preparing account reconciliations or financial statements along with financial analysis or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Northwestern administrative systems, including NUFinancials, Cognos Reporting, SES, and myHR.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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