Title: Junior Financial Analyst

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Management

Department: Dean - Isenberg School

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Isenberg School Assistant Dean of Financial Operations, the Junior Financial Analyst organizes and tracks the financial operations and fiscal management of school funds, conducts comprehensive budget-to-actual analyses and financial forecasting to guide strategic resource allocation, and processes procurement and accounts payable transactions in compliance with university policies.

Essential Functions

Maintains, monitors, and analyzes Isenberg financial accounts - including general operating funds, CEI, revenues, and other designated funds - to ensure data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and complete alignment with internal controls.

Develops and prepares various financial reports and conducts trend and variance analyses by gathering multi-system data and updating core financial models to drive strategic organizational decisions.

Evaluates and processes purchase requisitions, invoices, disbursement vouchers, and general recharges in compliance with university policies, and monitors payment workflows to ensure timely reimbursement.

Researches and resolves financial inquiries from faculty and staff regarding financial budgets, fund accounts, and fiscal policies and procedures.

Reviews and prepares journal entries in PeopleSoft to transfer funds or allocate expenses to the correct accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, appropriate supporting documentation, and complete audit trails in accordance with university requirements.

Serves as a liaison with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and the Controller’s Office to support accurate and timely financial processing.

Contributes to departmental success by executing ad hoc duties with a strict commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with position level. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field) and one (1) year of related experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting principles and procedures, with a proven track record of maintaining accurate financial records.

Proficiency in computerized financial spreadsheets and comfort navigating different financial systems.

Absolute discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential financial information.

Strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively prioritize workload, balance multiple tasks, and consistently meet established deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across a diverse campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of full-time professional accounting or financial analysis experience.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 25

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.