Financial Management Analyst I, Office of Interdisciplinary Fin & Admin

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

14h • $59,829 - $86,700

About The Position

Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.  Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Financial Management Analyst I, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports units across the Provost Academic Support areas. You will serve as a trusted, first‑point‑of‑contact resource—helping faculty and staff navigate financial processes with clarity, accuracy, and confidence.

Be Bold.
The Financial Management Analyst I plays a high‑visibility role, providing exceptional financial guidance, timely service, and consistent application of University policies. You will support procurement, budgeting, reconciliation, vendor and contract workflows, month‑end close, and financial systems training—ensuring operational excellence and fostering a culture of accountability and partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a directly related field; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• No experience required with a qualifying bachelor’s degree; relevant financial or administrative experience may substitute for education.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities with the capacity to handle competing priorities.
• Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively at all organizational levels, influence decisions, and negotiate outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Duke systems such as Duke@Work and SAP.
• Comfort navigating new technologies and financial platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the procurement expert for assigned units, advising on transaction appropriateness and recommending the optimal procurement mechanisms.
• Initiate or delegate purchase orders, Buy@Duke carts, journal vouchers, and accounts payable check requests in alignment with University policies.
• Request new financial codes and close dormant codes.
• Process and monitor incoming gifts and bursar deposits.
• Respond to balance inquiries and maintain accurate, timely financial documentation.
• Administer research subject payments—including cash, checks, and ClinCard—and act as fiduciary for cash funds.
• Support senior analysts with annual budget preparation and variance reporting.
• Train faculty and staff on Duke’s financial systems and processes, including ETRs, APs, IRI, Buy@Duke, SAP R/3, and corporate card procedures.
• Monitor and resolve stuck workflow items.
• Oversee the corporate card program, liaising with card services, following up on overdue transactions, and processing new card requests or limit adjustments.
• Disburse and track internal seed and catalyst program funding.
• Complete month‑end close procedures such as reconciliations using the FAM tool, overdraft review, and CAS compliance.
• Provide reporting to senior analysts on delinquent items, write‑offs, and interest charges.
• Review and distribute problem invoice reports.
• Serve as reconciliation tool expert and complete periodic financial lookbacks.
• Prepare analytical and narrative reports for assigned endowments.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and CGMT to process and close research expenditures.
• Manage high volumes of independent contractor agreements and Outside Services Agreements (OSAs).
• Provide backup support to team members, including I‑9 verification for student hires.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support seamless financial operations.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level