Biology Finance Generalist

The Department of Biology at the University of Virgina, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences seek applicants for a Finance Generalist to join the department's fiscal team. For more information, please visit: Homepage | Department of Biology

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Develop and implement accurate, timely, and complete budget and accounting documents, spreadsheets, and templates.
• Develop and provide financial forecasts. Complete all related University requirements and submittals, adhering to department and institutional standards and timelines.
• Post-award grant management that includes processing NCE, MTA agreements, annual sponsor reporting, subaward set-ups and account closings. Monitor grant account balances and spending.
• Act as Effort Reporting Coordinator for the department
• Process payroll accounting adjustments and journal entries.
• Oversee the preparation of purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Ensure that bills are paid promptly so the department complies with the University's requirements. Responsible for resolving any discrepancies with vendors as needed.
• Track fund accounts, special projects, or tasks to ensure appropriate entries are made and monitor account balances.
• Audit Biology expenses
• Manage graduate student program finances in SAFM and Workday Financial System.
• Oversee/utilize department T&E cards working in conjunction with fiscal tech(s) on monthly expensing. Serve as the department resource for questions about T&E cards and expense reports.
• Maintain financial records for department funds, following University and departmental policies and procedures, and maintain all documentation and records to meet audit requirements.
• Coordinate faculty summer wages/salaries and financial transactions for special projects and conferences.
• Supervision of Fiscal Technician(s).
• Serve as representative for the organization in wider institutional finance initiatives. Serve on committees and attend standing meetings.
• Participate in training sessions to keep apprised of changes in policy and procedures.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: At least two years of experience. Equivalent experience (4-6 years) accepted in lieu of degree.
• Licensure: None Required

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

Experience with Student Information Systems (SIS or Stellic) or SAFM, Workday, and Qlick/UBI. Ability to prioritize assignments, meet critical deadlines, and communicate effectively.

The Finance Generalist will report to the Biology Finance and Administration Manager.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers, however there are occasional requirements to transport items for events. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meeting and programs.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $59,695 - $70,000 annually commensurate with education and experience. This is an EXEMPT level, benefited position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

External applicants must apply online at https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0072336. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0072336. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

* CV

* Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

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

For questions about the position, please contact Kevin Elgin, Finance and Administration Manager, at ke9k@virginia.edu

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Sr. Faculty Advisor at RKH6J@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

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