Financial Management Analyst II

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.

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements to ensure accurate charging of tuition, fees, revenues, and expenditures in alignment with Duke and departmental procedures.
• Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of operational and capital budgets, including graduate award budgets at both the departmental and divisional levels.
• Partner with Directors of Graduate Studies Assistants, business managers, and unit leaders to develop, submit, and track graduate award budget requests using Graduate School funding databases.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions using SAP S/4, the General Ledger, and People Soft, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.
• Maintain and reconcile databases related to student funding, payroll, fringe benefits, enrollment, and revenues using tools such as SAP S/4, Microsoft Access, and Excel.
• Analyze graduate student payroll data to monitor expenses, ensure policy compliance, and support enrollment-based reconciliation.
• Support forecasting and financial planning by providing historical data, trend analyses, and written interpretations with actionable recommendations.
• Assist with year‑end close activities, including preparation and distribution of projection reports on Graduate School operating funds.
• Contribute to the development of new business proposals through budget preparation and financial projections.
• Perform other related duties that support the financial operations and strategic goals of the Graduate School.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA is desirable.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of experience in financial management, cost accounting, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated expertise in SAP S/4, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access
  • Working knowledge of People Soft preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $62,694.00 to USD $. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Equal Opportunity

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To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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