Financial Assistant 2

University of Connecticut - Mansfield, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Mansfield, CT

Educational Services

About the position

The Financial Assistant 2 at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work will support the Business Office at Innovations Institute by providing a range of financial and budgeting services. This role focuses on processing financial transactions, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with fiscal procedures. The position operates independently and may engage in complex tasks under supervision, contributing to partnerships with various government agencies on behalf of children, youth, and families. This is a fully remote position with occasional travel to the Hartford Campus.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial, administrative, and program support for assigned areas.
• Monitors fiscal procedures for duplication, efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with required policies and regulations, making modifications as needed.
• Prepares regular financial statements of condition for each unit or cost center and makes available timely and accurate financial information, including budget projections and analysis.
• Assists in developing and managing department budgets and in maintaining budgetary control over approved budgets.
• Monitors, tracks, and maintains accurate financial records. Prepares reports, as needed.
• Submits, reviews, and approves financial and payroll transactions.
• Assists with grant-proposal development, post-award proposal management, and grant-related issues.
• Updates and distributes budget request packages. Creates and disseminates budget reports.
• Manages invoice processing. Verifies purchase orders and available funds.
• Responds to and resolves a variety of financial questions and issues.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting.
• Two to three years of experience in financial record keeping, analysis, and reporting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Sound knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal control methods.
• Proven ability to maintain financial integrity with large data sets.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other business applications, such as Word or PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in working with enterprise systems, such as Kuali Financial Systems, or equivalent ER; PageUp, HuskyBuy.
• Previous higher education experience at a large university.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
• Basic project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a shared services team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn
• Outstanding benefits package
• Highly desirable work environment