The Dean’s Office within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for a Junior Finance Associate. The School of Engineering and Applied Science consists of 9 departments across the field of engineering. The school has seen tremendous growth in student population and faculty, as well as in its research expenditures in recent years.

Consistent with UVA’s 2030 “Great and Good” strategic plan, the School of Engineering and Applied Science is committed to supporting our students, faculty, and staff, to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education, to prepare our students to be servant-leaders in a diverse and globally connected world. For more information on the School’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Engagement, please visit: https://engineering.virginia.edu/about/diversity-and-engagement

This position is an entry level position which supports other members of the Dean's Office Finance team in managing funds throughout the School. These funds support both strategic investments across the School as well as Dean's Office Operations.

This position will assist with all financial functions in the School, including, but not limited to:

Manage account setup for various funding opportunities for departments including Dean's investments and allocations from central funding units.

Preparation of account reconciliations

Preparation of monthly reports detailing department startup balances.

Provide oversight of existing startup balances quarterly and follow up with overspending departments to ensure exceeded commitments of funding are remedied.

Support analysis of accounts for projecting anticipated cash needs

Assist in analysis of the Dean's sources and uses reports, including year to date and projection analysis.

Assist in analysis of budget to actual reporting

Assist/prepare journal entries as well as cost transfers.

The ideal candidate for the position should be excited to learn new systems and skills and:

Exhibit a strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity and creativity.

Be creative and take initiative to develop workable solutions to problems when answers are not readily apparent.

Have excellent communication skills both electronically and verbally.

Demonstrate an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.

Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as a desire to develop advanced skills.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of other Microsoft Office products.

MINIMUM RQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma. Strong preference given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $43,000 - $48,000 Starting salary commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 

For additional information about the position, please contact Unique Braxton, Senior Finance Associate at ur5c@virginia.edu

Review of Applicants will begin on September 9, 2024. This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor for work visas. This is an Exempt level, benefited position.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0064554.  

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their ‘Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey.  A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

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The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.