Department Financial Analyst

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field, or equivalent experience.
Two (2) years of full-time, technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
Additional experience in a job-related field may be substituted for required education, on a year-for-year basis.
Strong knowledge of fund accounting, budgeting practices, and financial compliance requirements.
Ability to monitor allocations, analyze expenditures, reconcile accounts, and produce accurate financial reports that support effective budget planning and adherence to institutional policies.
Proficiency in financial processing and recordkeeping, including preparing documentation for purchases, reimbursements, and payroll-related transactions.
Ability to maintain detailed financial logs, track funding sources, and ensure accuracy, organization, and compliance with established procedures.
Knowledge of procurement processes and purchasing systems.
Ability to coordinate departmental purchases, process financial transactions (e.g., purchase orders, chargebacks, payment requests), and maintain accurate supporting documentation while ensuring compliance with institutional and risk management policies.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to track technology needs, coordinate software license renewals, support inventory processes, and effectively engage with campus and external vendors, including negotiating services and facilitating purchasing across diverse operational needs.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Must complete a background check satisfactorily.
Must comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment (mandated reporter).

Responsibilities

Focuses on financial tracking, reporting, procurement coordination, and administrative support while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Conducts financial analysis, fund accounting, expense processing, budget analysis, and reconciliation activities to support the accuracy of financial data for the department.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and student clubs.
Monitors and reviews budget projections, allocations, and expenditures for State and University Foundation funds, state-side awards and grants, student Federal Work Study annual allocation, and other budgets/accounts under the Department of Psychology to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Generates monthly financial reports, analysis, and account reconciliations to account for updated projections and determine appropriate solutions to stay on track with budget allocations and balances.
Oversees various programs, projects, and contracts (internal and external) expenses for the department and faculty.
Processes various transactions, including Purchase Requisitions, Chargebacks for internal service providers, Invoice submissions for vendor payment, Information and Communication Technology (ITC) forms, P-Card payments, service provider payments, service recipient payments, and maintains supporting documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.