Location: Orange, CT
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Department: School of Nursing - Business Office 200 West Campus Drive, Orange, Connecticut Job ID: 135123WD $31.83 ## **Description** Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! **Overview** Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, The Financial Assistant oversees the processing and recording of financial information. Provides accounting and problem solving to department. Serves as principal financial information resource. Coordinates and oversees the following responsibilities: transactional responsibilities include the processing of expense reports, invoices, requisitions, one-time payments, journal entries, check requests and spend authorizations. Procedural responsibilities including purchasing card, service agreement and supplier request/change (via the Supplier Gateway) administration. Compliance responsibilities include the relevant items of the Financial Review Checklist (FRC). Reporting responsibilities include Account Holder Report distribution. **Required Skills and Abilities** 1. Ability to run and interpret financial reports from applications such as Workday, Power BI, or similar tools, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 2. Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 3. Working knowledge of financial administration, including reading and interpreting policies, procedures, and guidelines. 4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 5. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service. **Principal Responsibilitie