<p>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!</p> <p>Hourly Range</p> <p>$31.05</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Reporting to the Manager of Financial Analysis for the FAS, the position serves as a Financial Assistant providing a high level of financial and administrative support for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) finance team, as well as be a central resource within the FAS, Yale College, and Graduate School. This position will be expected to centrally support units, as assigned, with financial tasks, such as assisting with managing research accounts (processing expense reports, interacting with faculty and departments for documentation and assessing the appropriateness of an expense on a research account), payroll accounting adjustments (PAAs) and journal entries (JEs). This position will also assist the Manager of Financial Analysis and the finance team with various financial projects as necessary.</p> <p>Required Skills and Abilities</p> <ol> <li> <p>Ability to run financial reports from various systems, such as Workday, PowerBI, and YBT. Ability to develop Excel spreadsheets as a result of having advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</p> </li><li> <p>Understanding of all requirements needed for a PSCA, soul source and statement of work.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent attendance and punctuality. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to remain flexible and work independently while juggling job responsibilities for multiple departments. Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Highly developed and demonstrated customer service skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment with coworkers, faculty and others. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to use Workday (WD). Ability to be proficient in creating WD requisitions, journal entries, and learning various WD reports. Ability to read and understand WD Portfolio Reports. Ability to use Microsoft Office software applications (Word and Excel) with the ability to compile database extractions, sort data and create pivot tables using Excel.</p> </li></ol> <p>Preferred Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of Yale University policies and procedures in relation to financials, such as checklists, travel guidelines, reimbursements, honoraria, and others for both sponsored and non-sponsored funds. </li><li>Experience using Workday financials. </li><li>Prior experience in a higher education setting, providing financial support to faculty, staff, and students. </li></ul> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Drafts preliminary financial sections of proposals. 2. Reviews all proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance to grantor and University requirements and regulations. 3. Monitors, controls, and maintains financial activity of accounts. Ensures expenditures are posted to proper accounts. Identifies, researches, and corrects questionable expenditures. 4. Serves as the principal source of information on financial policies and procedures and financial activity. 5. Reconciles and analyzes financial statements. Prepares standardized and specialized financial reports and analyses. 6. Oversees and instructs support staff. 7. Oversees the maintenance of financial records and files. 8. Assists with the development and implementation of systems and procedures. 9. May calculate weekly payroll for department staff. 10. Performs clerical functions incidental to accounting activities. Required Education and Experience Six years of related 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 work experience and an Associate degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. </li></ol> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>12/15/2025</p> <p>Job Category</p> <p>Administrative Support</p> <p>Bargaining Unit</p> <p>L34</p> <p>Compensation Grade</p> <p>Labor Grade D</p> <p>Compensation Grade Profile</p> <p>Time Type</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Duration Type</p> <p>Staff</p> <p>Work Model</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Location</p> <p>55 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>