SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ANALYST
University of Washington Bothell
IT, Accounting & Finance
USD 8,080-9,464 / month
Posted on Jun 14, 2025
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| As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees bring their energy, creative problem-solving skills to their work and are dedicated to building stronger minds and a healthier world. UW is Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. Finance, Planning, and Budgeting encompasses the major central financial and budgeting functions for the University of Washington, including: The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for supporting the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements prepared according to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), detailed supporting schedules and footnotes, analysis of results, and executing complex technical accounting work and projects in various forms utilizing the UW’s Workday Enterprise accounting system. Following the UW’s financial transformation project, the UW will start reporting on a monthly cycle, starting July 2023 using the Workday system. This position will support this new reporting cycle frequency by providing support to Workday campus customers within the new shared environment operational model on accounting topics, reviewing and approving shared environment journal entries, and serving as one of the subject matter experts in the Financial Reporting group on accounting and reporting matters. This person utilizes their senior-level technical accounting and analysis skills to support the Workday accounting and reporting processes in the Financial Reporting unit. They are relied upon by the Associate Controller as someone that is able to pick up nonstandard, complex, highly technical work and complete that work with minimal direction and oversight. They own or contribute to reporting and analysis deliverables that are presented to executive leadership and the Audit Advisory Committee to the Board of Regents. They are an informal leader for other accounting staff in the unit and a knowledge expert on the work done in Financial Reporting. The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will play a key role in helping to transition the accounting and reporting processes owned by the Financial Reporting unit as they are impacted by the implementation of the UW’s Workday ERP system. They work independently and in partnership with the Associate Controller and Controller, as well as in close collaboration with process partners across campus. We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not feel they satisfy all of the skills listed; we understand that it will take some time for the successful applicant to strengthen specific position skills where needed, to learn about the university systems, campuses, and vendor collaborators, to develop a deep understanding of the UW Finance, Planning and Budgeting environment itself. You will join a supportive team that will partner with you in these efforts; we are an open, ethical, highly engaged, and collaborative community based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. We believe in the importance of quality of life, embracing diversity, making a difference, and having fun. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Data Management and Analytics High-level Analyst responsible for Workday generated financial reporting and analysis with a primary focus on supporting Finance leadership. This includes gathering, analyzing, and reporting financial data and results where underlying data often originate from Workday and multiple sources. Position requires an innovative, creative, highly motivated, team-oriented individual. Operate from a proactive and positive business approach, focused on meeting current and future needs where data and knowledge derived from data will play a critical role in executive-level decision-making. o Conduct data mining within Workday Financial Systems to interpret and use data to produce viable and accurate financial reports and analytics. o Work collaboratively and in partnership with a matrixed level of positions across the University and ability to take the lead in guiding other analysts. o Provide holistic financial reporting and review of the University. Campus Support Advise new accrual accounting processes at the major business unit level. The position will assist in supporting accounting teams across UW in successfully implementing and maintaining the new accounting system. Process Improvement Focus on continuous process improvement activities related to Financial Accounting and Reporting. Accounting, Fiscal Oversight, and Special Projects Other duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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