Fiscal Coordinator/Data Analyst - Fort Valley, United States - Fort Valley State University

Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CDEP management team, this is a professional position requiring significant judgment and assistance in the administration and planning of CDEP's operating budgets. This position requires strong communication, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills; the individual must be adept at turning data into information, information into insight, and insight into program decisions. The position is contingent upon external funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

List the primary job duties and responsibilities:

• In collaboration with FVSU Accounting Services, review expenditures and other transactions for compliance with University, Board of Regents, State, Federal, and other policies and procedures as applicable
• Reconcile/review accounts on a timely basis
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports to managers and other internal and external parties as required.
• Perform regular analysis of budget to actual expenditures.
• Forecast budgetary requirements and implement management actions to maintain a balanced budget for CDEP.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and budget amendments for CDEP.
• Assist with the pre-collegiate/collegiate recruiting efforts for the CDEP Program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CDEP Director and/or Assistant CDEP Director

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Minimum of three years' work experience in accounting, finance, or business-related field
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
• Governmental and /or grants accounting experience

Working Conditions:

• Travel (although minimal) may be required for training and other activities.
• May require working beyond normal working hours as business needs dictate.
• Majority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Normal hand dexterity