| Job Title |
Finance & Budget Analyst II |
| Position Number |
500499 |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Department |
AAH REDE Office of Research Admin |
| Department Homepage |
https://rede.ecu.edu/ora/ |
| Advertising Department |
RESEARCH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Classification Title |
Finance & Budget Analyst II |
| Working Title |
Finance & Budget Analyst II |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) |
1.0 |
| Full Time or Part Time |
Full Time |
| Recruitment Range |
$58,500 - $67,382 |
| Position Location (City) |
Greenville |
| Position Type |
Non-Faculty |
| Job Category |
Non-Faculty Staff Professional |
| Organizational Unit Overview |
The Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement (REDE) is charged with leading research, economic development, and community engagement for East Carolina University. REDE is responsible for research integrity and compliance, administration, and development activities to grow extramurally sponsored activities across ECU. In addition, REDE leads technology transfer, innovation, economic and community engagement initiatives including partnerships with public sector agencies, industry, military, and other organizations. The following offices are part of REDE: Research Administration and Compliance, Engage Research, Research Development, Continuing and Professional Education, Postdoctoral Affairs, Undergraduate Research, Research and Innovation Campus Development, Licensing and Commercialization, National Security and Industry Initiatives, Research Integrity and Compliance Monitoring, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, the University and Medical Center Institutional Review Board, and the Small Business and Technology Development Center.
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| Job Duties |
The Finance & Budget Analyst II will serve as one of several financial professionals within the post-award unit in the Office of Research Administration. The Finance and Budget Analyst II will work closely with campus faculty, project directors and administrative staff in monitoring expenditures and project activities in conformance with sponsor, university and auditor requirements. The Finance & Budget Analyst II manages an assigned portfolio of sponsored projects and is the primary contact for questions from campus faculty and staff related to that portfolio. The Finance and Budget Analyst II will serve as a liaison to other institutional offices, sponsors and auditors, as needed, related to project terms and conditions, expenditures, business procedures, cash management, regulatory requirements, reporting procedures and other sponsored projects activities.
This position performs the following duties:
Banner Fund Oversight/Maintenance and Transactional Review – 40%
- Maintain and provide oversight on Banner system funds for portfolio of projects. Banner maintenance may include entering the project data in the accounting system and establishing fund and fund attributes, allocation of budget categories, processing of financial transactions and monitoring cash management and fund balances.
- Maintenance may include any/all activities related to the fund monitoring including approving EPAFs, processing redistributions of payroll and processing position change forms. Assist award set up team for final closeout. Review of budgets and expenditures to assure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Pre-approve some transactional documents and will post-review expenditures for project restrictions.
- Monitor expenditures for compliance with sponsor allowability, allocability/relatedness, reasonableness, timeliness, funds availability and other sponsor requirements.
Internal & External Sponsored Award Post-Award Communications – 25%
- Communication with campus faculty and staff, other institutional offices, sponsor agencies and auditors related to specific project activities. Serve as a primary point of contact for sponsors, auditors and campus stakeholders for the assigned portfolio of projects.
Award Reporting and Invoicing – 25%
- Preparation of final and interim adhoc invoices and university and sponsor financial reporting. All reconciliations are based on expenditures incurred and sponsor requirements. Prepare sponsor financial reports and coordinate final cash reconciliation and Banner fund closeout. All activities are completed on a deadline basis. May use multiple forms/formats and on-line sponsor systems in submission of reports and cash requests.
Operational Support and Planning – 10%
- Other supportive duties, as assigned. In addition to maintenance activities related to the specific portfolio, each Finance & Budget Analyst supports general functions and tasks related to the overall performance requirements of the office. Other activities may be assigned based on office workload or other operational priorities. Other activities may include (but not be limited to) invoicing, cash draws and cash management, sub audit/monitoring, effort reporting, internal controls, systems keying, work-flow routing, scholarship/travel/PORT/JV or other internal system approvals, internal/external audit response, Banner quality control, compliance quality control, procedure/policy/workflow development and monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc management or audit reports.
This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) under the East Carolina University (ECU) FWA Policy.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
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| Minimum Education/Experience |
Bachelor's degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
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| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation |
None
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| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
Previous experience with Banner HR and Banner Finance and previous experience in a sponsored programs environment including clinical trials management in a university setting. Detail-oriented and have good, independent judgement skills and creative thinking capabilities. Able to work well in a cooperative and coordinated team environment. An understanding of financial accountability, reporting, compliance oversight, audit procedures and professional ethics.
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| Special Instructions to Applicant |
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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| Additional Instructions to Applicant |
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
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| Job Open Date |
02/22/2024 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. |
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| Initial Screening Begins |
03/08/2024 |
| Rank Level |
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| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting |
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69024 |
| AA/EOE |
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. |
| Eligibility for Employment |
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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| Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |