Senior Finance Generalist - Charlottesville, United States - Virginia Jobs

Description

Job Description:

The University of Virginia Department of Chemical Engineering seeks a highly motivated and talented individual to join our staff as a Senior Finance Generalist.

This role will support the Department of Chemical Engineering. Our department is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where everyone's contributions are valued and recognized.

One of the key reasons Chemical Engineering is such a great place to work is our open-door policy.

This has enabled our students to feel closer to our staff and to feel more supported during their time on Grounds.

Our staff are always available to offer guidance, support, and advice, and we work collaboratively to help our students achieve their goals.

We pride ourselves on creating an enjoyable work environment.

We believe that a happy and positive workplace is key to success, and we encourage our staff to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table.

We also value hard work and dedication, and we celebrate our successes together.

Senior Finance Generalists perform a hybrid of complex finance work, encompassing a range of specialties, such as accounting, budget, payroll, financial aid, financial analysis, purchasing, or treasury.

Senior Finance Generalists assume more responsibilities that require deep analysis. They are distinguished by years of experience, depth of institutional knowledge, and sophistication of expertise. Work is conducted independently, and Senior Finance Generalists are responsible for training and mentoring emerging finance professionals.

Produce, reconcile, and distribute the financial reports for federal grants, gift, endowment, local, and select state general project, task, and award combinations on a consistent basis according to University guidelines and the reconciliation schedule.

Ensure that all accounts are funded and budgeted monthly, that endowment projects are funded and budgeted semi-annually, that state projects are funded upon request, and that local projects are funded as needed.

Examine cash balances periodically, invest funds, or spend appropriately to ensure the optimization of cash management.

Monitor project activity and work with stakeholders to address deficits or close projects and tasks upon completion.

Provide assistance identifying funding sources and completing forms upon request Spend projections and being the front line for grants in Chemical

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at


How to Apply:

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration, please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

Process for External Applicants:
Please apply

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Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Process for Internal UVA Applicants:
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Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Bachelor's degree


Experience:
Five years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.


Licensure:
None


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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