Financial Data Analyst
Job ID: 280383
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
We fulfill our mission through budgeting, which translates the mission and goals of the Augusta University into a systematic operational plan expressed in dollars; fiscal analysis of all budgetary units/programs/activities of the university, and future planning for all institutional financial activity.
Our work includes:

• Prepare, maintain, monitor and report on all annual institutional budgets at Augusta University according to established campus and University System of Georgia policies and procedures;
• Assist budget staff and administrative heads of schools, departments and other units in executing the approved annual budget;
• Provide assistance to executive staff in long-term budgeting and planning for Augusta University;
• Provide support to executive staff in maximizing the university's use of limited resources to the end of providing world class instruction, research and public service to students and other customers of Augusta University.

Job Summary
This position will provide financial, analytical and functional support for many personnel related transactions that occur across campus. Responsibilities include analyzing and processing change position funding transactions, creating chartfield strings to connect payroll transactions to the general ledger, encumbrance calculations, invalid funding maintenance, payroll to GL interface, corrections to position funding and reporting. The position will work closely with campus users, Finance and Budget staff and Human Resources to ensure transactions requested by end users align with existing budget, are in accordance with University System of Georgia Business Procedures Manual guidelines and comply with the strategic direction of the department and the university. In addition, the position will be responsible for reconciling system data on a routine basis. The position will perform occasional testing to ensure system upgrades perform as planned.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Analyze, approve and process a variety of personnel related transactions.
Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports. Reconcile system data across modules.
Train departmental staff on financial and functional topics.
Participate in system testing and troubleshooting.
Other duties as assigned including assistance in budget development and year-end related activities.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Experience in PeopleSoft Financials and HCM are desirable but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to effectively communicate, pay close attention to detail, work independently and as part of a team, and multitask.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong experience with Excel.
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of budgeting, financial, and/or cost accounting concepts.
Knowledge of business and financial management practices.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: 8
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 12/19/24 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=280383&PostingSeq=1
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