Department Financial Analyst

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Work type:Staff
Location:Northridge
Categories:Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Department Chair, the Department Financial Analyst is responsible for providing fiscal and operational support. The incumbent’s responsibilities include tracking, reconciliation, analysis and reporting of the operational budget, grants and awards, University Foundation funds, and other Auxiliary funds.

• In consultation with the Department Chair develops the annual operating budget, generates reports with updated projections and reconciliation of all department allocations to ensure financial solvency of all funds while providing recommendations to the department chair.
• Collaborates with the Department Chair and the Dean’s office to monitor expenditures, projections, and balances of all allocations. Prepares and submits the documentation required to process all department expenses while remaining in compliance with University policies, procedures and deadlines set forth using various procurement methods.
• Processing of travel authorizations and expense claims for students, faculty and staff, additional pay for faculty, guest lecturer payments, consultants, requisitions, chargebacks, P-card, Staples purchases, direct pay submitting requests for monthly journal entries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to two (2) years of full-time, technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
• Additional experience in job-related field may be substituted for required education, on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty. Working knowledge of budget and financial policies and procedures.
• Ability and specialized skills to: interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures; perform basic research and statistical analysis; analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistics; compile, write and present reports related to program or administrative specialty; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in using standard office and financial software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: Admin Analyst/Specialist / 1038 / grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3694 - $5000 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3694 - $7131 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through May 23, 2024, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised:May 10, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled