Financial Analyst 2

Financial Analyst 2

Job Family:

Budget, Planning and Financial Analysis

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$55,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Thunderbird School of Global Management is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join the Business Office team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the school’s financial operations by performing a variety of technical and clerical accounting functions. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a mission-driven, globally minded institution.

Essential Duties:

The successful candidate will be responsible for and have duties in the following areas:

P-Card Support & Oversight:

• Verify transaction documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university policies and applicable sponsor regulations.

• Train p-card users on university procedures and best practices.

• Serve as a liaison between the college and ASU’s Central Supply Chain Office regarding p-card transactions and policy adherence.

Vendor & Contract Support:

• Assist in the supplier setup process to ensure accurate and timely onboarding.

• Process supplier consulting and speaker agreements in accordance with university guidelines.

• Review and process accounts payable transactions submitted via p-card.

Salesforce Data Maintenance:

• Update Salesforce with accurate invoice and payment information to support transparency and financial tracking.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:

• Assist in the reconciliation of expense accounts monthly, investigate discrepancies, and make necessary corrections.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, summaries, and reconciliations.

• Maintain and update the chart of accounts and internal business forms to reflect current needs and ensure data integrity.

Team Collaboration:

• Communicate regularly with department staff, faculty, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, provide updates, and offer guidance on accounting-related matters. Provide backup support for travel expense reviews and approvals, ensuring compliance with university travel policies.

• Handle sensitive financial data with discretion and always maintain confidentiality.

• Assist senior accounting personnel with more complex or specialized assignments as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and principles.

• Experience with accounting software Workday and CRM software Salesforce.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of principles and methods of statistical analysis as applicable to budget process.

• Skill in coordinating activities and establishing priorities.

• Skill in both verbal and written communication.

• Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to tight deadlines and quickly changing priorities

• Skill in preparing and presenting detailed financial reports clearly to diverse audiences across the organization.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%).

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (5%).

• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; Thunderbird School of Global Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:  The Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is one of the finest global leadership and global management schools in the world with both graduate and undergraduate students. Solutions for the planet mean developing problem‐solvers from around the globe. From our world‐renowned faculty representing six continents to hundreds of outstanding students who join us every year from around the world, the Thunderbird School of Global Management welcomes and encourages quality and great value. It is one of the top global leadership and global management schools in the country, highly ranked for academics, practical research, and student outcomes.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

 

Location:

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$13887.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

 

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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.