NCCU Public Administration · 17 hours ago
Accountant- Finance and Analytics Officer
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNorth Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina. The Finance and Analytics Officer will provide leadership to support data-driven decision-making through effective development, analysis, monitoring and record-keeping of budgetary activities for the Division of Academic Affairs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Works with the Associate Provost for Academic Budget and Personnel to develop, implement and verify standard financial and operational practices and structures that are aligned with the University, and external best business standards
Leads the reconciliation process of the Academic Resources Management Office (ARMO). Monitors and tracks department spending (i.e. using Banner and spreadsheets, etc.) and notifies Budget/Business Officers of potential deficits before they occur. Runs routine reports and queries related to the budget and expenditures. Prepares routine fiscal and budget related reports
Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly, as well as adhoc reports, to track program expenditures as well as revenue across the division; and to analyze budget versus actual reporting for both revenue and expenditures
Performs and present trend analysis and forecasting of major revenue and expense areas to allow for more efficient financial and programmatic decision-making by identifying potential shortfalls
Approves requisitions, journals, travel and business expense reports, and other financial accounting transactions for the unit. Identify and investigate erroneous charges or journal entry errors in Banner in an effort to correct any discrepancies and allow for appropriate funds
Verifies and approves invoices for payment, and reconciles purchasing transactions (invoices, PO’s etc.) while complying with state and federal guidelines. Resolves vendor billing problems
Review and monitor travel requests, paying attention to coding, budget details, expenditures and activities to ensure compliance with local and state regulations, policies and procedures; assist in the development and maintenance of the internal travel procedures
Assists the Associate Provost with day to day fiscal operations, yearly or mid-year budget planning process by providing fiscal information
Plan, organize, coordinate and the division budget development process; develop and implement timeline, schedule, procedures and format related to budget preparation and maintenance; advise the division senior leadership of budgetary issues and concerns
Manage all Division operational budget allocations and generate operational budget allocations for each department
Assist departments with preparing their operational budgets, providing consultation and instruction on preparing budget submissions, attending budget hearings, performing follow up functions to ensure the departments adhere to the hearing action items, and compiling the final fiscal budget for submission to the University Budget Office; as well as on-going monitoring of budgetary compliance
Assist in developing and administering the Academic Affairs operational budget models as necessary to support funding allocation. Review actual performance against budgeted performance and prepare reports explaining budget deviations for use by division senior leadership, as well as quarterly, annual and other periodic financial reports requested
Analyze financial performance and trends for individual organizational units in order to determine their financial resource capability in the context of implementing programs; as well as providing detailed analysis of findings with recommendations for corrective actions
Create detailed financial reports that on a regular basis are to be presented to the division senior leadership and other University departments as requested
Coordinate the creation, analysis, and compilation of the Division and all reporting departments Strategic Business Plans
Clarify campus Strategic Business Plan capital and operational requests
Prepare division report for each personnel and operational fund reflecting each department’s strategic business plan financial request
Author Business Office assessment plans when needed and collect results
Attend strategic planning meetings and keep spreadsheet of all initiatives so they can be implemented in the budget process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field and advanced knowledge of standard accounting principles, budget preparation, and business practices required
Minimum of five years as a budget officer or analyst or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of sound fiscal management policies, systemic internal controls, finance and business acumen
Demonstrated financial management, budgeting and accounting experience and skill
Experience with Banner and Finance modules, demonstrated experience with automated financial systems
Advanced, demonstrated knowledge and experience with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint required
Logical and critical thinking, analysis, strong communication skills – both oral and written, creativity, problem solving, and organizational skills are essential to proper performance in this position
This position has a great deal of face-to-face contact and therefore it is essential that a positive, team player attitude be shown at all times
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others; relate effectively to peoples of varied academic, cultural and socioeconomic background using tact, diplomacy and courtesy
The ability to work well under stress and deadlines and manage multiple diverse functions simultaneously is also required
Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate's degree in Accounting; or Associate's degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance
Company
NCCU Public Administration
The North Carolina Central University Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program trains leaders in public service by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities through scholarship and professional development with a global lens.
Founded in 1985Durham, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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