Sr Financial Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support a university environment in Tampa, Florida through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will help manage daily financial operations, maintain accurate reporting, and provide dependable analysis to support department and project needs. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with reconciliations, expense processing, cost allocation, and financial compliance in a structured setting.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee routine financial analysis activities by reviewing transactions, monitoring budgets, and supporting ongoing project-related financial needs.
• Prepare and process employee and departmental expense submissions while ensuring alignment with applicable policies, per diem guidelines, and purchasing card standards.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations to verify accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable financial records.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc financial reports that highlight trends, variances, and key performance insights for stakeholders.
• Apply cost allocation methods to distribute expenses appropriately and support compliant financial tracking across programs or departments.
• Assist with procurement-related financial tasks, including reviewing documentation and helping ensure expenditures are properly recorded and supported.
• Use Excel tools such as formulas, data analysis features, and pivot tables to organize information and produce clear reporting outputs.
• Provide general financial support for projects by tracking expenditures, validating data, and helping maintain adherence to established operating procedures.

Qualifications:

• Experience in financial analysis within a detail-focused environment, including reporting, reconciliations, and operational finance support.
• Knowledge of expense report processing, per diem application, procurement practices, and purchasing card compliance requirements.
• Understanding of cost allocation principles and financial controls within policy-driven organizations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data review, and pivot tables.
• Ability to conduct variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and present findings clearly.
• Experience with account, balance sheet, or bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint is strongly preferred, though not required.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities with accuracy.

Compensation

$26.60-$30.80 Hourly

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