| JOB SUMMARY:
Supports the Sr. Financial Analyst. Coordinate, monitor, analyze, and assist in the preparation of the departmental budget; conduct complex financial and budget analysis to assess and enhance financial and related operational methods and activities; prepare financial and cost accounting reports. This is an entry level position with future growth opportunity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assisting in the creation and distribution of financial reports to PIs/Grant managers.
- Assist in the completion of FFRs and Journal Entries
- Manage accesses for lab reps in iLab and CORES and pull requested invoices as needed.
- Analyze and prepare budgetary data for department budget, including rate projections and personnel salary/wage data.
- maintaining confidentiality of data
- using applicable Financial Management budget guidelines
- Research, analyze, prepare, and reconcile data for department budget; identify and research variances; create unique and often complex reports; make projections and recommendations; develop cost comparisons with previous budgets.
- using applicable Financial Management budget guidelines
- using generally accepted accounting principles
- Design, develop, and implement financial/budget reporting systems, including financial forecasting; prepare regular and special accounting and financial reports for department needs.
- using a broad knowledge of Vanderbilt systems, accounting practices and organizational business units
- using creative problem solving skills
- Perform internal budget auditing function for department; recommend procedural changes; review data periodically to analyze trends affecting budget/accounting needs.
- using generally accepted accounting principles
- by maintaining regular communication with intra-departmental administrative teams to promote consistency in accounting practices
- Advise supervisor regarding budgetary matters; resolve routine budget issues concerning personnel, utilization of facilities, equipment, and funds; supervise clerical staff as required.
- using excellent communication skills
- using creative problem solving skills
- Create and maintain systems for inventory control of equipment; monitor the purchase of material, services, equipment, and utilization of facilities and personnel.
- completed accurately and timely using Vanderbilt equipment inventory guidelines
- Review the preparation of contracts; write and update internal procedures and controls for outside vendor contracts; supervise support staff in this function.
- using excellent written communication skills
- using a broad understanding of Vanderbilt's overall contracting procedures
- Serve as liaison with other departments to provide budget and cost accounting information.
- using excellent oral communications skills
- promoting consistency in accounting standards and reporting
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