Finance Associate, Office of the President

The University of Virginias Office of the President is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Associate to provide fiscal budget accounting compliance and administrative support for a collaborative mission-driven executive office. This role supports financial transaction processing account certifications budget monitoring procurement and expense activity financial reporting and accurate use of UVAs financial and budget management systems.

Work in an executive-level office with tremendous learning possibilities while building strong financial analytical compliance and systems skills. Ideal candidates bring integrity curiosity sound judgment data skills problem-solving ability and a commitment to accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Serve on a team of subject matter experts to manage financial and expense-related workflows while ensuring compliance with University policies separation of duties and internal control requirements

Process purchase requisitions payment requests reimbursements and expense reports accurately and in accordance with policy

Review expenditures for accuracy allowability appropriate documentation and compliance with University and departmental requirements

Receive deposit and track expenditure reimbursements or revenue while maintaining complete and accurate records

Reconcile monthly account certifications and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Monitor budgets and expenditures assist with forecasting and identify issues that may require follow-up or correction

Support month-end and year-end fiscal activities including reconciliations adjustments reporting and closeout tasks

Prepare and maintain documentation that supports compliance audit readiness internal controls and financial accountability

Perform corrections and adjustments in University financial systems while maintaining data integrity and appropriate approvals

Stay current on evolving policies procedures training requirements and financial system enhancements

Analyze financial activity across funds programs and activities to ensure accurate coding appropriate classification and alignment with University and departmental policy

Collaborate with the finance team and key stakeholders to troubleshoot accounting issues strengthen controls streamline processes and recommend workflow improvements

Maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality in all matters related to the Presidents Office

Support other financial administrative and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree required

Demonstrated proficiency in Workday Financials including budgeting costing allocations and adjustments journal entries expense reports and financial reporting

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Anaplan financial planning budgeting and forecasting

Knowledge of University financial policies procedures systems internal controls and compliance expectations

Experience supporting financial operations in higher education or an executive-level office environment

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced executive office environment

This position is based in Charlottesville Virginia and is expected to work in the office.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires if required prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.

Please apply online and search for R0086546. Complete an application online with the following documents Resume Cover letter Upload all materials into the resume submission field multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . For finalists references will be completed via UVAs standardized process using SkillSurvey. A total of up to five references will be requested via SkillSurvey for top candidates during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required. For questions about the application process please contact Daniel Strong Senior Recruiter at das6zbvirginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation Bachelors degree required.

Experience None required.

Licensure None.

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

Job ProfileJ1159 - Financial Operations Professional 1Career Stream and LevelProfessional-P1

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