Yale University · 2 months ago
Financial Assistant, OJT
Yale U. Art Gallery
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.74/hr - $27.74/hr
4+ years expYale University is a prestigious institution contributing to a better tomorrow, and they are seeking a Financial Assistant to provide administrative, financial, and customer service support. The role involves managing grants, contracts, and budgets while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
AssociationBusiness DevelopmentEducationMedicalSocial Entrepreneurship
Responsibilities
Analyzes and reconciles financial statements. Prepares standardized and specialized financial reports. Researches, identifies, and corrects errors through accounting transfers
Serves as a source of information to staff, faculty, students and external contacts on financial policies and procedures and departmental activity. Establishes and maintains financial records and files ensuring accuracy and completeness. Monitors and may approve account expenditures
May oversee and instruct support staff. May requisition supplies and equipment. May record and post data. Performs clerical functions incidental to financial activities
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with accounts payable and/or accounting, including high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to represent the organization professionally and handle diverse inquiries effectively
Demonstrated proficiency with transaction/ERP processing systems such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP, and the ability to learn new systems and technologies as needed
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a busy environment
Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Preferred
Experience with Workday financial systems and Salesforce
Familiarity with Yale's financial processes and systems, including university policies and procedures
Prior work experience in a busy office environment providing financial support
Knowledge of online library systems and vendor interfaces
Degree in a finance-related area or exposure to financial data/workplace
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
Recent News
2025-12-10
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