Financial Analyst 1

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Performs budgetary transactions for central Student Life and Development areas, such as Campus Life. Applies federal, state and/or University guidelines, policies, and procedures in compiling, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on financial operations such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.

• Performs budgetary transactions for central Student Life and Development areas such as Campus Life, including the generation of Smart Bills, ID transfers, POs, and Unencumbered payment requests.
• Supports the department's financial transactions utilizing established financial software (PantherSoft Financials and PantherConnect).
• Reconciles all P-card transactions and other purchases and expenditures for the department and assists with the reconciliation of student organizations as advised by departmental staff.
• Makes purchases on behalf of the department using the University procurement card transactions.
• Maintains the department's cash collection point, reconciles cash collected, makes and records deposits, and trains/supervises cash handlers.
• Prepares Professional Services Agreement Contracts as outlined in Purchase Request. Verifies with Director that contracts are correct and then processes prepared contracts through the Total Contract Management (TCM) system, and then collaborates with the Purchasing Department and Controller's office for processing and release of checks.
• Analyzes and reports on budgetary performance, including preparation of quarterly budget variances reports and assists in the development of the annual operating budget for the department, agencies and bureaus.
• Interprets fiscal and accounting administrative rules and policies and recommends new and improved programs to effectively manage the fiscal and accounting administration of the department.
• Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Assures compliance and adherence to University credit card policies and procedures.
• Serves as the Procard Approver for departmental transactions. Assures compliance and adherence to university credit card policies and procedures.
• Serves as the merchant account's primary contact or technical contact; Handles sensitive cardholder information and/or processes credit cards transactions for the department/unit; Will have access to a third-party system (software, gateway, etc.) that processes, transmits, and/or stores cardholder information.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) years of relevant experience.

• Experience in financial reports and/or budget development and forecasting.
• Experience using PeopleSoft.

• Administrative

• $45,000 - $50,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act , the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/ .
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.