Financial Analyst, Office of Budget & Finance

• UT Chattanooga University of Tennessee
• Knoxville
• 4.

1 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $60,250 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in accounting Financial close processing Master's degree in business administration Preparation of internal financial performance reports Data analysis reporting Account maintenance Customer service Bachelor's degree in finance Staff scheduling Managing budgets in an accounting role Master of Accountancy Mid-level Finance Revenue forecasting Key Performance Indicators Bachelor's degree Financial concepts Organizational skills Accounting and finance experience Variance analysis reporting Budget management in education Handling account queries Monthly financial performance reviews Bachelor's degree in accounting Financial forecasting analysis Training Master of Business Administration 2 years Accounting Communication skills Full Job Description This position serves in a lead support role to the Executive Director of Budget and Finance. The Financial Analyst will prepare campus operating budgets, revenue and expense projections, year-end close reports, and other specialized financial reports and analyses; provide direction and counsel to campus personnel to assist them in understanding financial reports and data, in controlling their costs and budgets, and in fulfilling budgetary requirements while ensuring compliance within fiscal policies; reconcile budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures for the university; provides support to Executive Director of Budget and Finance in development, implementation, and management of operational budgets; and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Through this work, the Financial Analyst will align and track resources in support of the mission and vision of the Budget and Finance Office. Prepares a variety of routine and standardized financial reporting on a timely basis as requested and/or monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually; reporting will include an array of breakdowns and analysis of revenues, expenses, budgeted and actual amounts, and variances to include E&G funds, auxiliary funds, restricted funds, F&A funds, renewal and replacement funds, specialized fees and various other financial indicators Manages and prepares routine budgetary reporting to the UT System Budget Office; this reporting takes into account budget cycles such as Proposed, Original, Working and Revised Manages University reserve funds by reconciling, transferring and tracking both long and short term obligations or projects Prepares journal entries and budget revisions as needed Reviews departmentally prepared journal entries and budget revisions for accuracy Provides setup, adjust, review and manage labor schedules as needed Understands and advises departments on chart of account matters dealing with various account questions Initiates creation of new accounts, deleting old accounts and changes to all chart of account attributes Provides as needed training to DASH users on budget reports, labor distributions, and all general financial transactions Fields large amount of incoming requests or queries to the Office of Budget and Finance; requiring advising and accurately communicating solutions regarding university fiscal policy Serves in a capacity to assist in regular impromptu projects uniquely requiring both financial expertise and forecasting abilities The ideal candidate will possess the following Knowledge of accounting concepts Knowledge of finance concepts Strong organizational skills required Ability to perform in an office setting is required Ability to multi-task while remaining detail oriented Ability to provide excellent customer service Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Application Review Review of applications will begin July 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. Required Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance Two years of relevant experience Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Preferred MACC or MBA (1)+ years of fund accounting experience OR (2)+ years of work related experience in an accounting or financial management setting Work Location University of Tennessee•

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