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HERC: Metro New York & Southern Connecticut Financial Assistant in New Haven, Connecticut

Employer Name: Yale University

  1. Processes financial documents, payrolls and deposits of funds. Ensures expenses and revenue are posted to proper accounts. 2. Serves as principal source of information on financial policies, procedures and financial activity. 3. Instructs departmental personnel in financial aspects of their jobs. 4. Serves as petty cash cashier. 5. Reconciles and analyzes financial statements. Identifies, researches and corrects questionable financial activity. 6. Prepares standardized and specialized financial reports and analyses. 7. Serves as Notary Public. 8. Assists with the development and implementation of systems and procedures. 9. Oversees the maintenance of financial records and files. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated ability in detailed work requiring accuracy and high level of productivity with disciplined follow-up skills. Ability to plan, schedule and prioritize work, multi-task, handle frequent interruptions, meet deadlines, and resolve conflicting demands in a high-volume environment. Required Skill/ability 2: Highly developed interpersonal skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated attention to detail. Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels. Superior customer service skills. Required Skill/ability 3: Advanced computer skills, including demonstrated advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Word. Ability and willingness to learn new systems, technology and processes. Advanced ability in a range of financial activities, particularly purchase orders, wire transfers and expense processing. Required Skill/ability 4: Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures and guidelines, and to disseminate information derived from these sources. Demonstrated proficiency with financial processes. Preferred Education: Familiarity with Workday. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Financial Assistant 4, General University Job Title: Financial Assistant Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Familiarity with Workday. Six years of related demonstrated work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school-level education; or four years of related demonstrated work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of demonstrated experience and education.
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