Budget/Accounting Analyst - REMOTE AVAILABLE

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Organization:

Department of Biostatistics

Job Summary:

In your pivotal role as Budget/Accounting Analyst, you assist in coordinating, monitoring, analyzing, and assisting in the preparation of the departmental budget; you will conduct complex financial and budget analysis to assess and enhance financial and related operational methods and activities, and you will prepare financial & cost accounting reports. You should be flexible to perform other clerical duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree
3 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience with WorkDay is a PLUS

NOTE: This role will provide the opportunity to work from home, but you should be available to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST.

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At VUMC Department of Biostatistics, we are dedicated to developing cutting-edge statistical methods and tools, providing collaborative support and educational resources for biomedical researchers, and training new biostatisticians to join us in addressing the questions and issues raised by the explosive growth in information technology.  For more information, please visit,  https://www.vumc.org/biostatistics/vanderbilt-department-biostatistics. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyze and prepare budgetary data for department budget, including rate projections and personnel salary/wage data.
• maintaining confidentiality of data
• using applicable Financial Management budget guidelines
• Research, analyze, prepare, and reconcile data for department budget; identify and research variances; create unique and often complex reports; make projections and recommendations; develop cost comparisons with previous budgets.
• using applicable Financial Management budget guidelines
• using generally accepted accounting principles
• Design, develop, and implement financial/budget reporting systems, including financial forecasting; prepare regular and special accounting and financial reports for department needs.
• using a broad knowledge of Vanderbilt systems, accounting practices and organizational business units
• using creative problem solving skills
• Perform internal budget auditing function for department; recommend procedural changes; review data periodically to analyze trends affecting budget/accounting needs.
• using generally accepted accounting principles
• by maintaining regular communication with intra-departmental administrative teams to promote consistency in accounting practices
• Advise supervisor regarding budgetary matters; resolve routine budget issues concerning personnel, utilization of facilities, equipment, and funds; supervise clerical staff as required.
• using excellent communication skills
• using creative problem solving skills
• Create and maintain systems for inventory control of equipment; monitor the purchase of material, services, equipment, and utilization of facilities and personnel.
• completed accurately and timely
• using Vanderbilt equipment inventory guidelines
• Review the preparation of contracts; write and update internal procedures and controls for outside vendor contracts; supervise support staff in this function.
• using excellent written communication skills
• using a broad understanding of Vanderbilt's overall contracting procedures
• Serve as liaison with other departments to provide budget and cost accounting information.
• using excellent oral communications skills
• promoting consistency in accounting standards and reporting

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

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