Finance Generalist, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

7d•$60,000 - $67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Finance Generalists are hybrid positions, responsible for a variety of professional level work across various financial disciplines. They possess a solid financial background, either gained through work experience or education, which allows them to assume a wide range of duties across multiple areas, including accounting, budget, payroll, financial aid, financial analysis, purchasing, or treasury. Finance Generalists work on behalf of a program, function, or department, independently executing a range of financial responsibilities, based on the organization's needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
2+ years of relevant professional experience required.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement accurate, timely, and complete budget and accounting documents, spreadsheets, and templates.
Develop and provide financial forecasts. Reconcile forecasts to actual results. Complete all related University requirements and submittals, adhering to department and institutional standards and timelines.
Serve as representatives for the organization in wider institutional finance initiatives. Serve on committees and attend standing meetings. Participate in training sessions to keep apprised of changes in policy and procedures.
Oversee the preparation of purchase orders and payment vouchers. Ensure that bills are paid promptly so the department complies with the University's requirements. Responsible for resolving any discrepancies with vendors as needed.
Track fund accounts, special projects, or tasks to ensure appropriate entries are made and monitor the account balances.
Maintain financial records for department funds, following University and departmental policies and procedures, and maintain all documentation and records to meet audit requirements.
Oversee student payroll budgeting and costing, process PAAs, monitor labor distributions, and collaborate closely with Post Award Administration to ensure accurate payroll charging, compliance, and effective management of sponsored and departmental funding.