Financial Analyst

Job no: 496092 Work type: Staff Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307 Categories: Administrative, Finance, Staff Position Title: Financial Analyst Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 56400 - Investment & Treasury Mgmt Advertised Salary: $45,000-$55,000 Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.
) FLSA: Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: N/A Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: Independently perform treasury-related activities related to the General Ledger and the University’s Financial Statements.
Assist the Treasury Manager with monthly KCAD and Foundation reconciliations, account analysis and cash projections.
Also assist the Finance Office to analyze, audit, reconcile accounts and assist with internal and external audits as assigned.
Position Type: Staff Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field Required Work Experience: One year accounting experience Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands: Office Environment Bending Carrying Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Balancing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive movement Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: A working knowledge of higher education, disbursements, and/or treasury.
Work experience with daily accounting transactions, financial statement preparation and financial spreadsheets.
Experience with Ellucian Banner preferred.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Analyze and maintain Kendall College of Art & Design (KCAD) & Ferris Foundation financials and ensure they reconcile to the general ledger.
Review and control data in the General Ledger / Financial Statements.
This includes daily, monthly and annual data-control functions, review receipts for accuracy, complete departmental journal entries.
Utilize FIMS software to reconcile Foundation gifts and investments monthly Initiate payment transfers to and from Ferris Foundation and Ferris State University as donor gifts are made Perform quarterly University balance sheet reconciliations Responsible for scheduling monthly Charter School payments and maintaining transaction records.
Work as liaison to Athletics department to complete annual EADA reporting and NCAA Audit Assist with University and Foundation annual audits Create and maintain Treasury/Finance related standard operating procedures Update as appropriate, Treasury/Finance/Accounting webpages Analyze and prepare monthly financial presentations for Admin & Finance, and Board of Trustees Perform daily treasury duties, prepare investment reconciliations and financial statements for all fund groups as assigned.
Monthly Ferris Foundation balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare monthly financial package and analytics for the President of KCAD.
Works as liaison for Ferris/KCAD for Purchasing, SHERM, Budget Office, Accounting, and other departments when necessary.
Recommend and implement technology solutions for daily finance/accounting functions.
Assist with /complete year-end close and start-up of new fiscal year, budget development, etc.
Maintain integrity of financial computer system (s) to ensure that financial transactions are properly tracked and recorded.
Assist with the analysis of internal accounts, financial transactions, complete annual financial statements, maintain retention records, etc.
Support and serve as backup to the Treasury Manager.
Cross train within the Finance Office and be able to complete other assigned finance/treasury functions.
Assist with the development of training materials and conduct training sessions related to the university accounting system.
Perform all duties in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements.
Report directly to designated supervisor.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Skills and Abilities: Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.
Make independent decisions reflecting sound judgment.
Successfully communicate and interact with a variety of faculty, staff and a diverse University population.
Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Accurately and efficiently establish and maintain complex accounting records.
Required Documents: Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1 Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s degree.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date: April 8, 2024 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes Posting Close Date: April 5, 2024 EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community.
Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.
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The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups.
For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised: 22 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 06 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time