Financial Analyst

University of Kansas Medical Center•Wichita, KS

1d•$80,600 - $120,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst prepares, analyzes, and monitors financial data periodically and as requested for the School of Medicine Wichita’s multi-million-dollar budget. The Financial Analyst uses multiple systems and applications to monitor budgets, receivables and expenditures, with heavy emphasis on data analysis. The Financial Analyst will serve as advisor for financial systems and policy/procedures, manage contracts, and be the liaison between Wichita departments and the KUMC campus. A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years' experience in budgeting, financial analysis and/or accounting. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Experience reconciling accounts.
Experience in preparing financial reports.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT or related field.
Experience in higher education.
Experience with Workday.
Experience with designing spreadsheets with advanced formulas.
Experience in contract administration.
Communication
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Critical Thinking
Problem solving
Time management
Prioritization
Organization

Responsibilities

Develop financial reports and monitor budget-to-actuals for monthly variances and for special projects. Ensure accurate and timely financial data.
Provide support for the annual budget process; enter and reconcile financial transactions to established budget.
Independently troubleshoot business process problems presented by customers. Make recommendations for resolution and efficiency.
Perform all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and reporting; manage the business and financial aspects of special projects.
Serve as a subject matter expert for business systems and processes such as allocation of payroll expenses to accounts (costing allocations), payroll (PAA) and accounting adjustments (AA), travel and procure-to-pay.
Communicate and advise departments for policies and procedures relating to business systems, internal controls and required documentation. Train new employees to familiarize them with process, policy and procedure.
Enter monthly billing and monitor receivables to ensure timely receipt, posting and deposit of revenue.
Coordinate and perform fiscal year closing tasks to ensure compliance with year-end deadlines.
Administer Wichita campus contracts from initiation to execution, meeting legal requirements and timelines. Prepare new or revise existing contracts, route contracts to legal counsel for approval as required.
Work closely with department chairpersons in faculty recruitment efforts in writing position descriptions, offer letters, and contracts in partnership with Human Resources and Faculty Affairs.
Attend training, workshops, conferences and specialized instruction to pursue professional growth as allowed.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
long-term disability insurance
various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick
ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)