Financial Analyst 1

Works directly with the Finance Manager in The College of Communication, Architechture, and The Arts (CARTA) in the preparation of the annual budget, the allocation of operating funds within the College. Manages the daily operating budgets for all funds in the Dean’s Office, Miami Beach Urban Studios, FIU by Design and LLK Center, including E&G, Auxiliary, Foundation, and Grants.

Maintains and records supporting documentation for all transactions and balances for E&G, Foundation, and auxiliaries. Ensuring that all files are up to date and complete.

Assists the Finance Manager with budget entry into the financial system.

Maintains monthly ledger reconciliation and fiscal reports for all budget accounts including E&G, Auxiliary, Foundation and Grants. Maintaining controls and performs cleanup of encumbrances.

Hosts weekly or monthly meetings with MBUS staff in order to manage and monitor all spending including travel, adjuncts, GAs, and lab and office supplies for the Office of the Dean MMC, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. Also, offering assistance to the LLK Center’s Program Specialist with financial matters.

Performs accounting functions to include reporting, variance analysis, reconciliation, and budgetary projections for E&G, C&G, Foundation, and auxiliary accounts.

Maintains deposit logs for Foundation and Auxiliary and reviewing and logging all foundation, auxiliary, E&G, and grant related expenses to ensure proper reconciling to the general ledger at month end close.

Assists the Executive Director of Operations and the Finance Manager with the preparation of the annual budget forecast and request for E&G, Auxiliary and Foundation funds.

Assists faculty and researchers in processing and monitoring of grant expenditures against budget. Also, assist with grant close-outs.

Serves as the Primary ProCard approver for all cardholders within the Dean’s Office (MMC and BBC), the LLK Center, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios.

Prepares requisition, travel authorization requests, unencumbered payments, and expense reimbursements as needed for the Dean’s Office.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

Starting at $40,000 and commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Other Information

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.