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University Job Title
Financial Assistant 4
Bargaining Unit
L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade D
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Accounting/ Financial
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
100 Church Street South
New Haven, CT 06519
Position Focus:
Under the general direction and reporting to the Finance Manager, this position would be responsible for providing comprehensive financial operations support for the Department of Laboratory Medicine with considerable latitude for exercising discretion and independent judgment. The position will assist with monitoring and reviewing financial transactions as well as post-award financial responsibilities while working alongside the business office finance team.
Dept/Section URLhttps://medicine.yale.edu/labmed/
Dept/Section URL
https://medicine.yale.edu/labmed/
Essential Duties
1. Drafts preliminary financial sections of proposals. 2. Reviews all proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to grantor and University requirements and regulations. 3. Monitors, controls, and maintains financial activity of accounts. Ensures expenditures are posted to proper accounts. Identifies, researches, and corrects questionable expenditures. 4. Serves as the principal source of information on financial policies and procedures and financial activity. 5. Reconciles and analyzes financial statements. Prepares standardized and specialized financial reports and analyses. 6. Oversees and instructs support staff. 7. Oversees the maintenance of financial records and files. 8. Assists with the development and implementation of systems and procedures. 9. May calculate weekly payroll for department staff. 10. Performs clerical functions incidental to accounting activities.
Required Education and Experience
Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse group and provide support in a positive, helpful and professional manner. Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Demonstrated success in detailed financial work.requiring accuracy and a high level of productivity with discipline follow-up skills, Highly attentive to detail and accuracy. Proven ability to resolve complex financial problems through research and investigative work. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Understanding of financial principles.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments within deadlines. Well developed organizational skills. Ability to be flexible, to prioritize time and resources effectively, to adjust to changing needs and deadlines.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in excel. Strong initiative. Ability to follow through on assignments independently and work as a team member towards goals.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Finance or a related area. Knowledge of advanced excel helpful.
Background Check Requirements
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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