Financial Analyst- I3R

Financial Analyst Position

Type of Position:
Budget and Financial Analysis

Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department:
Executive Director I3R

Summary of

Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Interim Director and with a high degree of autonomy in day-to-day operations, the Financial Analyst manages fiscal operations, payroll administration, budget development, and financial analysis and reporting for the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R). The Analyst works with staff in the Office of the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Affairs for assistance and guidance as needed.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, at least two years of experience in accounting, reporting, and financial analysis, experience supporting financial operations through Workday. Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Business or Operations Management, experience with data mining techniques, experience with grant and gift financial reporting, experience working with complex databases, experience with the University of Arkansas financial and accounting processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Solid analytical skills and the ability to think strategically, strong collaborative and communication skills, strong presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to interpret and apply sponsor, donor, and university policies and procedures.

Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance. Salary Information: $80,000; commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume. Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status. Recruitment Contact Information:
Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry. The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.

Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes