Tennessee State University · 1 month ago
Fiscal Analyst II
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTennessee State University is seeking a Fiscal Analyst II for its College of Agriculture. The role involves preparing financial reports, analyzing expenditures, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with university and federal regulations regarding grants and contracts.
EducationEvent ManagementHigher Education
Responsibilities
Prepares and submits timely and accurate financial reports in concert with the Grants Office and in accordance with contract/grant agreements
Analyzes expenditure transactions to ensure accuracy, budgetary compliance, and adherence to agency guidelines for assigned restricted grants and contracts
Performs cash flow and budgetary analyses of grant funds on a regular basis. Prepares salary and expenditure analyses on 1890 Extension and Research grants and contracts and informs Principal Investigators and Project Directors of account balances
Monitors expenditures and controls operating accounts under the authority of the Director to ensure that all costs are in accordance with university and agency guidelines
Reviews and guides others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards and transactions to ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies
Performs pre- and post-award activities for reviewing proposal budgets for accuracy, correct rates, and permissible items proposed prior to submission and ensuring all applications meet university policy and Federal regulations
Helps develop departmental fiscal procedures and processes in compliance with Tennessee State University policies
Conducts operational audits and makes recommendations to Director; Conducts training for staff on financial policies, procedures, and processes
Assists the Director with budget planning, staffing requirements and in determining the impact of personnel actions
Conducts financial research and interprets and advises project directors regarding research administration guidelines, federal regulations, OMB circulars and University policies and procedures
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field
Minimum of two years of related accounting experience
Knowledge of fund accounting
Ability to interpret and apply higher education, federal, and state policies and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Annual leave (vacation)
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement
Flexible benefits plans
Company
Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University is a public higher education institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programmes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.39MKey Investors
Federal Aviation AdministrationU.S. Department of AgricultureDepartment of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2024-03-05Grant· $0.5M
2023-06-21Grant· $18.11M
2022-01-24Grant· $0.28M
Leadership Team
Elmore “Jay" Jones Jr
Deputy, Chief Operating Officer
Arlene Nicholas-Phillips, Ed.D
Assistant Vice President for Global Initiatives & Partnerships
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