Financial Data Analyst

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Transportation & Parking Services
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Apr 28, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 47616
Position ID:: 187629
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $62,000 - $70,000

The Financial Data Analyst is responsible for providing data analysis, financial reporting, and actionable insights to support the Division of Student Affairs, focusing primarily on Parking, Transportation, and Auxiliary Services departments. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure data-driven decision-making, reconciliation of financial information and reporting of financial and operating data, on both a routine and ad-hoc basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills and experience with data tools such as excel dashboards, Microsoft Access and SAS, and possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Financial Analysis

• Work closely with the Associate Director of Business Operations and department leadership to plan and implement the annual operating budget, monitor budgets, review revenue and expenditures, and analyze fiscal performance.
• Reconcile monthly financial statements and budget variance reports. Track expenditures and/or payments ensuring they are posted to proper accounts.
• Work with department staff on a daily reconciliation of receipts with banking and credit card records, as well as University business systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and assist program areas with strategic financial planning.
• Prepare and manage University fee and chargeback forms to ensure compliance with state regulations, and University policies and procedures.
• Oversee all processes relating to revenue collection including cash handling and deposit procedures, and point of sale software configuration.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting activities.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Manage the integration of data from various sources, financial databases, and external data providers to create management reports for decision making. May include monthly operating statements, dashboards, and a variety of ad hoc reports.
• Develop and maintain reusable dashboards with excel and SAS, or other data visualization tools.
• Create actionable insights that aid leadership to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement in support of the strategic plan.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data visualization.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and provide customized solutions.
• Present findings and insights to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner.
• Train and support a Graduate Assistant in reconciliation of financial receipts and use of data analytics tools.
• Build positive relationships across the University, supporting business and financial initiatives, and providing expert advice to improve overall business functions.
• Assist with other department initiatives, programs and special events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or a related field
• Minimum of one year of professional experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Master's degree (or higher) in a related field
• Experience with SAS or other database query programs
• Experience working with Access databases
• Experience working with NYS financial systems and accounting structure

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: or .

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:

Deadline for Internal Applicants:

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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