Financial Assistant

29-Mar-2024

Radiology and Biomedical Imaging - Admin and Faculty Affairs

87298BR

Yale Posting Status

CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS

University Job Title

Financial Assistant 4

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade D

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Accounting/ Financial

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

300 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

Working under the general direction of the Finance Manager and exercising a considerable amount of discretion and independent judgement, provides a high level of financial & administrative support to the PET Center. This position supports business office functions which includes the billing, monitor and run reports for accounts, process Journals, Payroll accounting adjustments, enter requisitions, process expense reports as well as other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

1. Drafts preliminary financial sections of proposals. 2. Reviews all proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to grantor and University requirements and regulations. 3. Monitors, controls, and maintains financial activity of accounts. Ensures expenditures are posted to proper accounts. Identifies, researches, and corrects questionable expenditures. 4. Serves as the principal source of information on financial policies and procedures and financial activity. 5. Reconciles and analyzes financial statements. Prepares standardized and specialized financial reports and analyses. 6. Oversees and instructs support staff. 7. Oversees the maintenance of financial records and files. 8. Assists with the development and implementation of systems and procedures. 9. May calculate weekly payroll for department staff. 10. Performs clerical functions incidental to accounting activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to plan, schedule and prioritize work, juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and resolve conflicting demands in a high-volume environment.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Excellent attention to detail. Well-developed computer skills and the ability to learn computer applications.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Self-directed with the ability to take initiative, problem solve and exercise independent judgment. Demonstrated success in detailed work requiring accuracy and high level of productivity with disciplined follow-up skills.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to work as part of a team and also function independently.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Excellent attendance record and punctuality.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Detailed knowledge of a broad spectrum of University rules and procedures and extensive knowledge of the operations of the Medical School.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: 

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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