Finance Analyst

The Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry is searching for a Finance Analyst to join our team!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T24
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Job Details:
*This position will be on-site
*This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling

Job Summary:
As the second-oldest dental school in the U.S., the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry upholds a legacy of innovation in dental education, research efforts, community service and pioneering healthcare services. Founded in 1863, Kornberg remains a pillar in the dental community. We have more than 7,000 alumni currently redefining the field of oral health around the world. In 2023, the school proudly celebrated its 160th Anniversary.

Kornberg supports health and wellness through a range of diverse educational programs and comprehensive patient services. Our students become dedicated and ethical professionals who honor the traditional models of dental care while staying focused on discovering new ones. We train the experts who lead the field.

Our renowned faculty and staff provide students with a wealth of opportunities and resources, including smart classrooms, digital dentistry labs, clinics and a preclinical lab that emphasizes collaboration. Students pursue postbaccalaureate, predoctoral, continuing education and advanced education in general dentistry programs.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance the Finance Analyst will provide support to the office of Administration and Financial Affairs for the Kornberg School of Dentistry. The Finance Analyst will assist in all phases of the financial operations with primary responsibilities including access, review and analysis of various financial reports; monitoring and approving supply and equipment orders from faculty and staff; all aspects of accounts payable/purchasing; tracking and processing additional payments made to faculty for treatment of private patients; and making recommendations for improvements to our work processes. In addition, the Finance Analyst will also be responsible for other administrative functions such as assisting with payroll functions, recording staff time off requests, and ordering supplies as well as assisting the school's PPE team with delivering new and collecting used PPE from the school's clinics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
*Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or another related field with 2 years of experience.
*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience:
*Previous experience within a dental, higher education or healthcare setting.

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Must be able to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and other external contacts.
*Must have great attention to detail and sound judgments with the ability to multitask, prioritize work and make independent decisions for complex issues.
*Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational and interpersonal skills.
*Excellent customer services skills with the demonstrated ability to calmly handle various complaints, problems, and questions.

Essential duties:
*Processing and approving supply and equipment orders utilizing Temple purchasing systems
*Assisting with preparation, reviewing, and analyzing various financial reports
*Processing and approving vendor invoices and payments
*Process adhoc journal entries
*Assisting with the monitoring of the school's expense budgets and other related funds
*Initiate request for staff/faculty financial profiles
*Tracking and processing additional payments made to faculty
*Implement changes to AP/Purchasing systems as required
*Payroll functions
*Recording staff time off
*Ordering office supplies as needed
*Assisting the PPE team as needed
*Answering and Directing phone inquiries
*Opening and distribution of incoming correspondence (log receipts of checks)

People Supervised:
*May supervisor student workers

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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