Financial Affairs Analyst - Financial Affairs Support Team (FAST)

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• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 15.19% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.93%, totaling 19.12% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
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• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE: 

Financial Affairs Analyst

JOB PURPOSE:  

Provide ongoing business and financial support to university offices served by the Financial Affairs Support Team (FAST), including the President's Office, the Office of General Counsel, and Academic Affairs, as well as smaller units where a standalone business manager position is difficult to fill. In addition, perform skilled business and accounting functions, including grant and sponsored project financial support, for departments across campus on a temporary, as-needed basis, such as during vacancies, extended leave, fiscal year-end, budget deadlines, audit periods, and financial systems upgrades. Guide departments in improving their business processes through hands-on financial systems training, drafting policies and procedures, and identifying and troubleshooting areas for improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the daily fiscal affairs for designated area(s) including processing purchase orders and vouchers, reconciling financial records, processing accounts payable and receivable, assisting in preparing budgets and financial reports, and coordinating fiscal activities with other University departments, outside agencies, and organizations.
• Determine project/program compliance and accounting of financial transactions; identify and resolve data input and reporting errors; provide information, interpretation and assistance to auditors and other outside agencies.
• As applicable, authorize or reject expenditure/disbursement of sponsored project funds in accordance with applicable statutes, policies and budgetary limitations.
• Analyze financial information and provide results and recommendations.
• Study existing business systems in designated area(s) to evaluate effectiveness, and develop new systems to improve production or workflow as required.
• Assist with the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of policies and procedures for designated areas.
• Draft training materials, and provide personalized training and support to campus financial staff as requested.
• May assist in financial systems updates and modifications.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, including matters for executive and legal offices.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in training and other professional development activity.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Integrity
• Strategic Planning
• Innovation
• Ability to Learn
• Collaboration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business-related field

Experience: None

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

- Experience with university or government financial processes, such as purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, or budgeting.
- Experience with an enterprise financial system, such as Oracle/WyoCloud.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with executive-level offices.
- Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
- Experience developing training materials or documenting procedures.

Experience Evaluation

Experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION:

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email hidden].

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/