Financial Oversight Analyst

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r**Financial Oversight Analyst**

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rNorthern Arizona University

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r****Special Information****

• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a
  
  

regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet

Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university

business become authorized by submitting Driver\'s license

information for driving record monitoring, and completion of

training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law

applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or

university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More

information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the

NAU website.

****About the Department/College****

Located in the border region of southwestern Arizona, NAU-Yuma offers a

rich, multicultural learning environment. Since 1988, the campus has

provided students with high-quality, affordable education, primarily in

professional fields such as education, business, clinical mental health

counseling, mechanical engineering, and nursing. Recognized as a

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), NAU-Yuma partners with schools in

Sonora and Baja, Mexico, giving students cross-cultural experiences and

global perspectives. As a branch campus of NAU since 2006, it is proud

to offer programs designed to meet the unique needs of Yuma and

communities in the lower Colorado region.

Yuma is a vibrant community of about 210,000 residents that combines

small-town charm with big-city amenities. Located along the Colorado

River near the U.S.-Mexico border, Yuma offers stunning views of

mountain ranges and thriving agricultural landscapes. With a strong

regional economy and a welcoming community, it\'s an ideal place to

build a career and a life. Plus, San Diego, Palm Springs, and Phoenix

are all within a three-hour drive, giving residents easy access to

world-class cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

**About the Position**

The Financial Oversight Analyst serves NAU Yuma by performing a range of

specialized accounting and financial functions, including purchasing,

budgeting, and day-to-day fiscal operations. This position conducts

financial analysis and forecasting to support sound decision-making and

strengthen the university\'s financial health. The analyst ensures

compliance with established budget goals, university policies, and

institutional expectations while supporting accurate, efficient, and

responsible stewardship of university resources at the Yuma location.

**Responsibilities Include**

40% - Purchasing

• Prepares and tracks purchase requisition requests for NAU Yuma
  
  

faculty and staff. Assists faculty and staff with travel

reimbursement requests.

- Monitors and updates course and program fees for the campus. -

(Essential)

30% - Budget

• Gathers and interprets basic information on departmental expense
  
  

tracking for recommendations.

• Understands and applies knowledge of the appropriate handling of
  
  

department budget information.

• Performs research to provide the administration with financial data
  
  

and recommendations.

• Compiles data and prepares basic summaries to be used for plans,
  
  

forecasts, and budgets. - (Essential)

15% - Part-Time Faculty Onboarding

• Responsible for coordinating key steps in the part time faculty
  
  

hiring process, including initiating onboarding activities,

monitoring completion of required documents, tracking payroll, and

maintaining accurate records.

• Ensure clear, timely communication with part-time faculty throughout
  
  

each stage of the process. - (Essential)

5% - Inventory

• Maintains the NAU Yuma co puter inventory and other equipment
  
  

inventory. - (Essential)

5% - Fleet

• Manages and maintains the fleet vehicle maintenance needs for NAU
  
  

Yuma. - (Essential)

5% - Other

• Performs other assigned duties. - (Essential)
  
  

**Minimum Qualifications**

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years of accounting or finance experience
• \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
  
  

used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Associate or bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field
• Accounting or finance experience in higher education
• Demonstrated knowledge of Northern Arizona University\'s policies
  
  

and procedures. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,
  
  

Excel, PowerPoint).

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with faculty, students,
  
  

and community members of diverse cultural backgrounds, age ranges,

and experience levels.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

Knowledge

Baseline working knowledge of financial oversight and operations tools,

procedures, processes, policies, and concepts, such as payroll

management systems and budget analysis projects, as well as such as e