Financial Analyst

The School of Medicine has 30 academic departments and a total annual budget of $850 million, 1,000+ students, and 2,500 full-time faculty. This position has the opportunity to work in a Hybrid schedule that consists
of 3 days On-Campus in the Oakland office and 2 days Remote each week. Candidate must be within commuting distance of the university.

Prepares and analyzes routine financial statements and handles assigned projects' expenses; prepares routine financial reports. Assists with audit preparation analyses, forecasting future trends, and budgetary functions.

The Financial Analyst will prepare moderately complex financial reconciliations and reports; prepare and process monthly routine journal entries and assist with the monthly "Standard Journal Entry" process; will assist with the preparation of the moderately complex financial statement and various monthly report preparation process; and handle assigned ADHOC financial analyses as needed. This activity will include but will not be limited to - Prepare and reconcile various School of Medicine (SOM) Responsibility Center (RC) level account analysis which include more complex financial activities between the SOM and UPP that include but are not limited to the various Faculty support funding agreements and new department chair funding activities. Financial Analysis/Reporting: Will distribute the monthly SOM Income Statements as well as the prepare the moderately complex schoolwide monthly financial actual to budget financial variance analyses; will act as back-up to the current Financial Analyst II with the preparation of the complex financial statements and various other moderately complex financial reports; will inquire and document variances in non-dean area departmental accounts (i.e., academic departments, centers, institutes); will determine recorded revenues and expenses are recorded as proper educational/research in nature and are not more appropriately recorded in the university reimbursable accounts; Investigate account variances as requested, or as routinely identified in normal course of work and provide adequate explanations for internal use as well as assisting with variance requests from the SVCHS or University CFO

The incumbent must be able to proficiently use various forms of communication, computer/keyboard, ability to read and write documents in various formats (electronic/hard copy) and utilize software programs and University applications.
Position is generally sedentary but occasionally may need to lift packages (weighing 25 lbs. or less).

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.