Finance and Accounting Analyst 1

at  Oregon Health Science University

Department Overview:
The Finance and Accounting Analyst 1 provides financial reporting, queries, data entry, and analysis support to the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Specific responsibilities include post-award grant reporting for a subset of investigators, projections reports, labor distribution, effort certification, variance analysis, and operating fund data entry; queries; reporting; and maintenance.
This position receives training and direct supervision by the department’s Finance Manager with a dotted line to the Department Administrator.
Function/Duties of Position:

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Prior Academic Health Center or relevant financial specific experience performing analysis related to operational improvements and business cases.
• Proficient with use of PC including database and spreadsheet applications.
• Proficient with spreadsheet skills, including simple functions, formulas, and formatting.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Understanding of financial reporting concepts such as cost accounting and net present value analysis.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in MS Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Proficiency in Oracle Purchasing, General Ledger, AP Inquiry, Requisition, Receiving, and OGA modules
• Experience working with federally funded institutional training grants (T32s)
• Experience providing administrative supporting in an academic environment

Additional Details:
This position is located on the South Waterfront as well as hybrid work-from-home days. Work hours are within 7am to 6pm. Occasional evening work as needed to meet project deadlines. General office environment with frequent interruptions, noises and interpersonal interactions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. AND
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
• Depending upon the specific job duties, a position assigned to this classification may require the candidate to have 36 hours of accounting courses as described above, or an accounting degree, or demonstrate proficiency of accounting principles (e.g. GAAP)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. AND
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
• Depending upon the specific job duties, a position assigned to this classification may require the candidate to have 36 hours of accounting courses as described above, or an accounting degree, or demonstrate proficiency of accounting principles (e.g. GAAP).