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Financial Analyst

Job Description

Performs operating and capital budget planning, implementation, and adjustments; conducts revenue and expense analysis to identify variances compared to planned budget, and resolves related issues and inquiries. Prepares periodic reports to communicate budget status to the management and senior leadership team, providing transparent updates on operating results versus plan. Monitors and evaluates revenue and expenditure activities to ensure compliance with governmental requirements and college policy, monitoring fiscal changes and improving financial accountability. Maintain policies and procedure and system enhancements to strengthen financial reporting processes.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

  • Assists with the planning, development, and implementation of the College's fiscal year operating and capital budgets and related materials.
  • Produces monthly and quarterly budget reports for the executive and management teams, and assist departmental personnel with reviewing and overseeing financial resources and resolving related issues.
  • Tracks and balances the capital budget, including county bond and institutional funds, and delivers monthly capital expenditure reports to related stakeholders.
  • Performs daily budget transfers and journal entries; assists with maintaining charts of accounts.
  • Monitors the College's revenue and expense activities and provides support to college constituents on managing departmental budgets.
  • Prepares, reviews, and completes month-end, quarter- end and year-end closing processes and documentation.
  • Executes analysis of cash flow and budgets; monitors and evaluates budgets and cash flow for appropriateness to alert manager to promote fiscal solvency and accountability.
  • Coordinates with internal offices, including Human Resources, for position control.
  • Assists with the design, development, and implementation of system enhancements and reports.
  • Perform additional tasks or duties as assigned.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

  • Annual Salary - $60,000 to $65,000 based on experience.
  • NJ Educators Health Plan with free Vision and Dental. NJ State Pension plan.
  • 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year. 3 Partial Sick Days.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities for staff and their family 6 months after hire.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission and practices of open-door policy. Requires knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS); advanced accounting theory; principles and techniques of budget preparation, administration, statistical methods, technical writing and related record keeping.

Proficiency in online payroll/accounting systems and standard software related to financial applications.

Advanced capabilities in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

Exhibits strong skills in the following:

  • Communication
  • Research and variance analysis
  • Customer and student focus
  • Team Player
  • Organizing and planning
  • Ellucian Colleague

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of related experience in Finance or Accounting; background with an institution of higher education is a strong plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Paramus, NJ 07652: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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