Financial Systems Analyst jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both the Flagstaff Mountain campus and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.

• Evaluate student eligibility for various awards.
• Compile financial aid data and collaborate with Office of Student Financial Aid to disburse aid.
• Coordinate graduate assistantship and tuition waiver award processes with academic units.
• Collaborate with OGPS to process Presidential Fellowship awards`.
• Reconcile awards with student account detail and student eligibility requirements to troubleshoot and resolve issues with awarding process.
• Assess awarding and reconciliation processes for areas of improvement and propose potential solutions.

• Develop tuition waiver budgets by college in collaboration with the OGPS Dean and the Academic Affairs Financial Oversight Director.
• Budget, reconcile, and balance tuition and health waiver accounts; calculate and oversee reimbursement process.
• Prepare financial reports and summaries.

• Train graduate coordinators and students in awarding processes.
• Communicate important deadlines and other critical information with key stakeholders.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to address student and department questions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 2-4 years of accounting, clerical, or bookkeeping experience.
• A combination of related education, experience and training may be used as an equivalent to the above minimum requirements.

• Accounting experience in higher education.
• Experience with NAU software including Enterprise Reporting, Peoplesoft Financials, and Louie.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of financial oversight and operations tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts, such as payroll management systems and budget analysis projects, as well as such as expense tracking, and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of financial reporting in higher education and university budgeting practices.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skill in financial modeling.

Abilities

• Prepares detailed reports on a timely basis.
• Analyzes non-routine situations and anticipate issues.
• Balances competing priorities.
• Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Communicates effectively.
• Listens actively.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Anticipated salary range is $47,634 - $55,000. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

March 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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