Business Office - Financial Analyst

Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will support the Finance Manager in updating, analyzing, and managing the financial reporting and transactions of Sacred Heart University's Administration Division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
2 to 5 years of related experience.
Must be detail-oriented.
Must have an advanced working knowledge of Excel.
Must have experience with processing journal entries.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to learn new responsibilities and work independently.
Friendly, team-oriented, and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Analyze budget vs. actual expenditures and generate reports and statistical data, as requested.
Ensure the Department follows the University’s financial accounting policies and procedures; coordinate with accounting and other personnel as appropriate to ensure compliance.
Assist in preparing the monthly financial reports, journal entries, and periodic forecasts.
Maintain complete and accurate records of all supporting materials for all transactions.
Prepare internal requisitions and/or POs as deemed appropriate for next-level review and processing in a timely manner.
Interface with staff and administration as necessary.
Develop and implement all supporting financial and budget management procedures for the Department; analyze data to measure and report Department progress toward achieving annual objectives.
Assist the Finance Manager of the Administration Division in ensuring that daily financial information requests are completed in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
Assist in supporting the staff in auxiliary operations. Develop expertise in internal administrative systems, becoming the go-to person for administrative processing questions.
Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Utilize various financial systems, such as SHU Ebuy, Colleague, etc., to process financial transactions and analyze financial data.
Analyze resources available to the Department.
Develop guidance and information for department managers to assist in budget preparation.
Collect and review all Department data to maintain consistency with Departmental budget requirements;
Coordinate with appropriate accounting staff to pay invoices, resolve discrepancies, and follow up.
Support Director of Construction and Director of Facilities on any ad hoc financial requests
Interact effectively with Department staff as well as campus and outside community.
Maintain and update information on Departmental vehicles, utility meters, telephones, elevators, and properties rented for student apartments.
Process daily POs, requisitions, and follow-ups.