Financial Analyst

Financial Services (FS) seeks a Financial Analyst in the FS Travel Department. This position is part of the ASU Travel Service Center (TSC) team and performs a wide range of detailed accounting and advisory functions pertaining to the processing of travel requests, expense reports and administration of travel cards. Exercises discretion and creativity as to work details on assignments of a varied, diverse and difficult nature. Should be collaborative and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Assists in problem solving in areas where no precedent may exist.

Essential Duties

• Prepares specialized financial or travel data analysis and related reports.
• Queries and interprets data from data warehouses for regular and ad-hoc administrative reports.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles general ledger accounts as needed.
• Resolves technical issues with Concur and other travel applications efficiently and timely. This includes researching solutions, working with various ASU personnel and software provider.
• Researches and implements solutions for issues or improvements presented by TSC staff, university departments, and other users of travel system.
• Reviews reporting for errors or inconsistencies; investigates and corrects issues as necessary.
• Maintains custom data within Concur ensuring its accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Assist in ensuring day-to-day processes are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of primary and supporting travel systems, preparing flowcharts, narratives, and other documentation as necessary.
• Assist in administration of university-issued travel cards.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area (or a Bachelor’s degree with advanced accounting coursework) AND two years of auditing, cost accounting and/or financial analysis experience; OR, Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration AND one year of auditing, cost accounting and/or financial analysis experience; OR, six years of progressively responsible and diverse accounting experience and coursework; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Workday, Concur.
• Experience working with financial systems, Advantage and university dashboards.
• Experience with My Reports, Brio, and/or Cognos to query data and experience to analyze, interpret, and report results accurately and timely.
• Corporate/University travel experience.
• Experience with employee travel credit cards.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Experience in establishing priorities, multitasking, assisting others, maintaining effective working relationships, and effective collaborating.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working Environment

• Work in an office setting and use office equipment (i.e. computers, printers, copiers, calculators, telephones).
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time, travel moderate distances to perform work.
• Communicate orally and in writing to perform essential duties.
• Read-interpret written and oral instructions/directions.
• May require lifting of items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Department Statement

Financial Services serves the university community in a professional, accessible, customer focused, efficient and innovative manner by timely processing financial transactions and providing accounting, financial management reporting, financial system training and treasury management services.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit
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AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.