Fiscal Support Analyst

Position Summary The Fiscal Support Analyst is responsible for performing a wide variety of fiscal related tasks that are standard or regular support duties within an assigned department or program and for researching financial data and preparing reports.
This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Receive and process accounts payable invoices and check requests for payment.
Match invoices with proper purchase orders; ensure completeness and accuracy of invoices.
Verify and investigate any discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
Collaborate with campus departments to ensure timely payments to vendors and provide invoice status.
Develops and maintains databases, spreadsheets, and other fiscal reporting mechanisms, reviews, and audits fiscal information for accuracy and quality assurance.
Posts transactions to journals and/or ledgers, balances entries, and reconciles errors manually or electronically.
Performs various accounting duties and assists with budgets and fiscal monthly and year-end closing.
Researches and analyzes data, develop or revises processes or policies based on research, and submits prepared report findings to supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of accounting principals and database management.
Knowledge of software applications.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies of assigned section.
Knowledge of customer service techniques.
Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical and business related documents.
Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program.
Ability to conduct research, perform quantitative quality assurance reviews, and prepare reports.
Skills Considered Essential for Success -Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.
Required Education and/or Experience The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree.
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Preference given to those with a degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field, previous experience in Accounts Payable or previous experience in a Higher Education environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience with Banner ERP a plus.

Job posted for the employer by:
Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.