General Accounting & Systems Analyst

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Overview

This position will act as the functional accounting project lead and key member of the General Accounting team charged with implementing enhancements and remediating deficiencies in various Workday general ledger modules, ensuring appropriate system configurations to support accurate accounting and strong financial controls, and with improving workstream flows and business processes. This includes project leadership and detailed functional work in areas including but not limited to the journal entry business process flow and controls, custom financial validations, and foundational Workday accounting functionalities such as retained earnings and intercompany accounting. The position is also responsible for the functional ownership and accounting/process flow for the non-sponsored accounts receivable module for Customer Invoicing. It will serve as primary Controller's Office contact for the accounting process, accounting flow, central monitoring, and liaison between the departments and financial systems teams. Ensure appropriate accounting and controls. Participate as a functional resource in the development and enhancement of the reports necessary to facilitate financial monitoring and controls. Responsible for on-boarding new units to Customer Invoicing and providing guidance/training unless or until this is supported by a central training operation within Finance (will remain a subject-matter expert for training).

The position requires a high degree of collaboration with colleagues in the Controller's Office and in various units outside the Controller's Office, including but not limited to Financial Systems & Solutions, Business Operations leadership, ITS, and distributed business offices. This role also provides assistance to others in Central Finance by providing financial information through the interpretation, analysis, reporting, and reconciliation of data. Converts financial data into the useful information that guides University and/or unit leadership to make informed decisions.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Well-developed, strong analytical, accounting, financial management and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex analysis, propose and execute upon creative solutions, make independent decisions with prudent judgment and tact, prioritize multiple projects and perform under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

2. Demonstrated application of financial and accounting concepts. Experience with advanced reporting / data analysis using various tools (such as Excel or PowerBI) and the functions within those tools for analyzing large data sets or a demonstrated ability to quickly achieve proficiency in new systems and tools.

3. Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, from senior leadership to transactional

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4. Well-organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong sense of urgency to deadlines; advanced ability to manage multiple tasks and concurrent priorities. Highly flexible and adaptable to change; curious and resourceful. Ability to be highly productive and accountable under limited supervision.

Preferred Skills, Abilities, and Experience

Public accounting experience preferred. Experience in higher education and/or using PowerBI desktop preferred.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Act as a key accounting member & subject-matter expert for accounting flows and processes, acting as key team member and/or project lead for various Workday accounting functional optimization & remediation efforts. Includes: a) Develop understanding of the various accounting flows, how they align with GAAP and internal reporting requirements, & how they interact with Workday business processes and tasks. Over time, serve as key resource and knowledge base for Controller's Office & other users in this area. b) Partner with Financial Systems to liaise with Workday, as needed, to advance requests for system changes to meet Yale's needs. c) Partner with Policy & Compliance teams to ensure alignment between university control framework and accounting business processes and structures. d) Outline accounting requirements, translate business objectives, & formulate workable approach to remediation and optimization, developing action plans that all stakeholders endorse. e) Collaborate with all impacted constituents & in-house subject matter experts to execute the action plans and ensure successful outcomes. f) Facilitate working sessions and team meetings; communicate progress and results to stakeholders, management/leaders. g) Leverage Financial Systems team relationships & Workday materials to stay abreast of key issues and updates scheduled for future Workday releases to ensure that Yale's reporting requirements and operating needs are met. h) Assist in testing of selected system changes, enhancements, & roll-outs where they align with the Finance Systems Roadmap. j) Represent Yale with peer institutions to share knowledge & learn from others. k) Maintain/Enhance processes 2. May be assigned one or more modules within the accounting system to own the end-to-end accounting process. Specific responsibilities may include system reconciliations, transaction processing, evaluation of accounting flows and/or controls, coordination and connection with all users, troubleshooting, and coordination of issue resolution. 3. Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports that add value to the management of University operations. Advises and applies GAAP to properly report on financial conditions. Designs financial reporting to meet compliance needs of internal and external users. 4. Financial methods and systems: Influences, plans, and designs methods to improve practices, processes and systems. Leads and partners with all levels of internal and external contacts to execute departmental and/or institutional goals. 5. Accounting and Reconciliation: Verifies enterprise or subsystem transactions are recorded correctly to ensure accuracy of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports. Performs complex multi-system reconciliations; navigates multiple complex systems and reporting tools to independently investigate and resolve non-routine discrepancies. Plans, designs, and develops reporting tools. Regulates entries to the general ledger or subsystems and ensures adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements and financial reporting considerations. Communicates effectively at all levels and applies sound judgment when handling highly sensitive information. 6. Strategic Resource: Translate department strategies into goals. Anticipate, identify, and raise potential opportunities, issues, risks, ideas and solutions. Employ judgment and expertise to identify appropriate stakeholders for consultations, communications, approvals or buy-ins for designing and implementing change. 7. Compliance and Risk Management: Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resources use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or Master's Degree in Accounting with a different undergraduate major. Minimum of six years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

03/19/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (26)

Salary Range

$92,000.00 - $146,750.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

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.

Health Requirements

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.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

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.

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