Financial Assistant | Yale University - Military Veterans
at HERC - Metro New York & Southern Connecticut
- Drafts preliminary financial sections of proposals. 2. Reviews all proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to grantor and University requirements and regulations. 3. Monitors, controls, and maintains financial activity of accounts. Ensures expenditures are posted to proper accounts. Identifies, researches, and corrects questionable expenditures. 4. Serves as the principal source of information on financial policies and procedures and financial activity. 5. Reconciles and analyzes financial statements. Prepares standardized and specialized financial reports and analyses. 6. Oversees and instructs support staff. 7. Oversees the maintenance of financial records and files. 8. Assists with the development and implementation of systems and procedures. 9. May calculate weekly payroll for department staff. 10. Performs clerical functions incidental to accounting activities. Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated ability in detailed work requiring accuracy and high level of productivity with disciplined follow-up skills. Ability to plan, schedule and prioritize work, multi-task, handle frequent interruptions, meet deadlines, and resolve conflicting demands in a high-volume environment. Required Skill/ability 2: Highly developed interpersonal skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated attention to detail. Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels. Superior customer service skills. Required Skill/ability 3: Advanced computer skills, including demonstrated advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Word. Ability and willingness to learn new systems, technology and processes. Advanced ability in a range of financial activities, particularly purchase orders, wire transfers and expense processing. Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures and guidelines, and to disseminate information derived from these sources. Demonstrated proficiency with financial processes. Preferred Education: Familiarity with Workday. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Financial Assistant 4 University Job Title: Financial Assistant Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Familiarity with Workday. Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
New Haven, CT
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