Financial Analyst

Youngstown State University•Youngstown, OH

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs specialized professional accounting work of moderate difficulty, including all aspects of support for operational and financial reporting. Assembles and analyzes data, transactions, and reports relating to an assigned area of responsibility. Works under general supervision and may make some work procedural decisions which do not contravene policies.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree
At least one year of related experience
Knowledge of accounting
Knowledge of applicable state and/or federal regulations governing documents processed, reviewed and/or prepared
Knowledge of public relations
Skill in use of calculator and personal computer
Ability to apply principles to solve practical everyday problems
Ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things
Ability to complete routine forms and prepare standard reports and business correspondence
Ability to handle routine and sensitive inquiries from and contacts with other government officials, general public, claimants and/or providers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
Ellucian Banner and TouchNet systems experience
Higher education billing related experience

Responsibilities

Prepares, analyzes, and/or reviews various financial reports, schedules, accounts, journal entries, and processes. Examples include daily reconciliation, annual reports to federal, state, and other governing agencies, auditors, and internal management.
Assists with various reconciliations and other reporting activities including Higher Education Institute reporting.
Handles moderate reconciliations, processes financial transactions in systems and reconciles student account balances.
Reconciling student accounts, analyzing account balances, and processing student tuition and fee transactions.
Ensuring all transactional processes adhere to legal regulations and institutional policies.
Working with other departments (e.g., registrar, financial aid) to streamline payment processes and resolve financial discrepancies.
Responsible for the entire billing and payment process, reconciliation, and monitoring for College Credit Plus (CCP) and Youngstown Early College (YEC) accounts including enrollment status and action to take on specific accounts.
Reconciles payments posted to students account to payments received from the State of Ohio and Youngstown City Schools.
Reviews and determines the appropriate rate code which assesses tuition charges to the student’s account.
Provides information, assistance, and resolves problems for students, parents, banks, student loan borrowers, and University personnel.
Gathers and interprets data from multiple sources, reviews, and validates data; evaluates processes and outcomes; and recommends corrective actions.
Ensures findings are documented clearly and used to improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Analyzes data and prepares or reviews special reports unique to specialty area.
Participates in the continuous improvement and analysis of procedures related to the operation of the department.
Performs moderate levels of technical and analytical work.
Interprets data, documents and maintains operating procedures and recommends fiscal policies, procedures, and controls.
Coordinates and/or performs a variety of fiscal and/or business activities and support functions; clarifies and handles billing and/or payment discrepancies; including cashier duties and maintaining accurate transaction records.
Responds to inquiries from internal and external constituents concerning department or student accounts; provides general information to authorized parties; explains University and departmental policies and procedures.
Prepares reports and performs fiscal analysis to affect payment of services.
Ensures that standard accounting procedures are followed for cashier, billing, and payment functions.
Audits receivables and advises appropriate action regarding reversals, adjustments, and collections.
Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.