Finance/Budget Analyst II

CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics:

The College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL), one of 13 colleges at the University of Central Florida (UCF), offers a B.S. degree in Photonic Science and Engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Optics and Photonics. Faculty engages in a broad spectrum of research covering all areas of optics and photonics, ranging from fundamental physics to device and systems research. The college has 35 core faculty members and over 19 faculty members with joint appointments, about 60 research scientists and postdoctoral fellows, and over 170 undergraduate and 130 graduate students.

UCF and its 13 colleges provide opportunities to almost 72,000 students, offering 194 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 34 doctoral programs. Students come from all 50 states and over 147 countries. As one of the largest universities in the country, UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships, world-class research with local and global impact, and the integration of technology and learning.

Additional information is available at https://www.creol.ucf.edu.

The Opportunity:

The Finance/Budget Analyst II will process financial transactions within the university's financial systems. This position will also prepare statements and reports relating to an assigned area of responsibility and apply university accounting policies and procedures. The Analyst is tasked with assembling, analyzing, reconciling data and transactions, and making necessary adjustments with proper internal controls. They will also assist with budgeting in Adaptive Planning.

Responsibilities:

• Create and produce timely monthly financial operating and budget variance reports. Provide routine financial analysis, in addition to an ad hoc basis, to management. Collaborate on budget planning with the budgeting team.

• Approve, deny, or return Workday spend and HR transactions. Review, reconcile, and validate Workday Worktags; initiate Worktag changes as needed.

• Prepare Accounting Adjustments and Payroll Accounting Adjustments as needed.

• Coordinate the budgeting and payroll allocations for graduate assistantships for CREOL including, but not limited to, tuition waiver allocations/payments and Foundation Scholarship/Fellowship payments.

• Work with the Finance Director within Adaptive for budget planning purposes.

• Work closely with other members of the business center to disseminate accounting information and ensure compliance.

• Other duties as assigned to accomplish the overall mission of the College including, but not limited to, the timely completion of university and college trainings and updates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, ideally within higher education, grants, or a research setting.

• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and macros.

• Previous experience with reconciliations and data analysis.

• Demonstrated experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical decision-making.

• Familiarity with Workday Adaptive or similar financial systems is preferred.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including the preparation and discussion of financial reports and recommendations.

• Excellent organizational skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This position has the potential for a hybrid work schedule in accordance with University Policy EP-20-6.1.

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Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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