The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga · 1 month ago
Accounting and Business Operations Analyst
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is seeking an Accounting and Business Operations Analyst to support accounting and business operations processes for the University of Chattanooga Foundation. This role involves preparing financial statements, budget reports, and managing payment requests, while also performing data analysis and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies.
Responsibilities
Prepare CDFI, LLC financial statements with accompanying notes in accordance with GAAP
Develop and prepare monthly operating budget reporting for UTC Advancement leadership and department heads
Prepare CDFI, LLC budget vs actual reports for UTC housing
Create and input Advancement, UC Foundation and Campus Development Foundation operating GL entries to SAGE accounting system
Assist with preparation of reporting of annual NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments and for various campus colleges/departments (GWR COB-AACSB Report, Budget and Finance-NCAA Audit, Performing Arts- NASM/NAST, WUTC CPB Audit)
Assist in coordination of real estate purchases
Review ACE gift documentation and checks received, upload data to UCF accounting system and deposit to appropriate checking account
Receive all UTC Advancement invoice requests and utilize critical thinking skills to facilitate coding of expense and enter into the UCF accounting system
Ensure proper documentation is submitted with all payment requests and review for fiscal policy compliance
Systematic and independent examination of procurement card statements submitted by UTC Advancement cardholders to ensure charge and documentation compliance
Correspond with vendors and Advancement staff to answer questions on payment requests
Cut checks or initiate ACH payment to vendors and Advancement staff and record data in banking portal
Prepare monthly reconciliation of UCF DASH operating account
Reconciliation of UC Foundation treasury deposit bank accounts
Reconcile monthly budget reports with UCF accounting system
Reconciliation of housing general ledger in SAGE
Prepare GJ entries and uploads to DASH related to UCF gift accounts and CDFI Phase I LLC to include monthly UCF gifts and help implement upload of UCF endowment balances
Facilitate completion of annual UCF and CDFI audit PBC list reports
Facilitate setting up DASH accounts for UCF gift accounts and closing of accounts as needed
Collaborate on improvements to UCF accounting systems design, use and data content
Create/update employee positions in DASH
Onboarding documentation
Create labor schedule and distribution rules
Additional pay/salary changes
Enter employee terminations
Preparation of Excel and PDF reports from data pulled from ACE, DASH, and UCF Accounting systems
Analyze donors and alumni data pulled from ACE CRM
Compile and upload engagement data into CRM
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or accounting field of study
1+ year of professional accounting/budget related experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles to include ability to prepare financial statements and accompanying notes and verify accuracy
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include strong Excel experience
Excellent written and verbal skills
Detailed and organized; able to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks; able to apply judgment and reasoning in order to problem-solve and interpret policy and donor intent
Preferred
University, governmental and/or endowment experience
Knowledge of accounting principles
Benefits
Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods
Company
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an engaged, metropolitan university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tian Li
Chief Technology Officer for UTC’s Quantum Networking and Communication Initiative
Tony Parsley
Associate Vice Chancellor of IT & Associate CIO
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