Fiscal Analyst II
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Fiscal Analyst IIDivision College of AgricultureDepartment Agricultural ScienceNumber of hours per week 37.5Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayMonths per year Fiscal (12 months)If modified, list monthsJob Type Full-TimeCampus Main CampusIf other location, please indicatePosition Number 062675Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experiencePay Basis MonthlyJob DescriptionTennessee State University College of Agriculture invites applications for the position of Fiscal Analyst II.Job Duties Include The FollowingPrepares and submits timely and accurate financial reports in concert with the Grants Office and in accordance with contract/grant agreements.Analyzes expenditure transactions to ensure accuracy, budgetary compliance, and adherence to agency guidelines for assigned restricted grants and contracts.Performs cash flow and budgetary analyses of grant funds on a regular basis. Prepares salary and expenditure analyses on 1890 Extension and Research grants and contracts and informs Principal Investigators and Project Directors of account balancesMonitors expenditures and controls operating accounts under the authority of the Director to ensure that all costs are in accordance with university and agency guidelines;Reviews and guides others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards and transactions to ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies;Performs pre- and post-award activities for reviewing proposal budgets for accuracy, correct rates, and permissible items proposed prior to submission and ensuring all applications meet university policy and Federal regulations;Helps develop departmental fiscal procedures and processes in compliance with Tennessee State University policies;Conducts operational audits and makes recommendations to Director; Conducts training for staff on financial policies, procedures, and processes;Assists the Director with budget planning, staffing requirements and in determining the impact of personnel actionsConducts financial research and interprets and advises project directors regarding research administration guidelines, federal regulations, OMB circulars and University policies and proceduresPerforms other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsBaccalaureate degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field and a minimum of two years of related accounting experience. Knowledge of fund accounting; ability to interpret and apply higher education, federal, and state policies and procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.Special Instructions to ApplicantsEmployment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.Open Date 06/27/2025Close DateJob Category Administrative/ProfessionalRequisition NumberBenefitsTennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more. Visit https://www.tnstate.edu/hr/benefits.aspx for more information.Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/8964Reference LetterReferencesRequiredMinimum References Required 2Recommendation Deadline