IRF Finance Reporting Analyst
Auburn University Auburn, Alabama, United States
Primary and Secondary Education · 2-10 employees
About the role
The role involves preparing, reviewing, and distributing financial statements in accordance with FASB guidelines for institutionally related foundations. Additionally, the analyst coordinates with external auditors, manages tax implications, and oversees journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree combined with a CPA certification. Depending on the level, between zero to four years of experience in financial statement preparation and accounting is required.
Benefits
Full description
Overview
Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for an IRF Finance Reporting Analyst! This role prepares financial statements and related external audit and tax information for Auburn University's institutionally related foundations (IRF).
Responsibilities
- Prepares, edits, reviews, and distributes financial statements following Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines.
- Coordinates with external auditors to provide information and ensure compliance.
- Prepares periodic financial reports for meetings of the Board of Directors of the Foundation; analyzes data and prepares special reports and analyses as needed.
- Analyzes activities and events for sales tax and unrelated business tax implications, and prepares necessary documents.
- Reviews and approves journal and transfer journal entries between the IRF and Auburn University to facilitate fund flow, budgetary accounting, and maintenance.
- Coordinates with the AU Office of Financial Reporting regarding year-end conversions of financial statements, presentations, audit assistance, and the Services and Facilities agreement calculation and transfer.
- Maintains and reviews processes and procedures related to transactions in Banner and other financial software systems, ensuring information is accurate and appropriate.
- Analyzes data and prepares reports as requested; serves as an information resource on FASB financial reporting, tax, and budget issues related to IRF.
Qualifications
IRF Finance Reporting Analyst I
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA
IRF Finance Reporting Analyst II
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA
- 2 years of experience in financial statement preparation and accounting
IRF Finance Reporting Analyst III
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA
- 4 years of experience in financial statement preparation and accounting
Licenses & Certifications
- CPA is required if Degree is not in Accounting or Finance
Contract Type
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Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. Posted Date
9/15/2026
