Approve and audit documents created by staff related to procurement, travel, payments, fellowships, tuition, and correction documents. Create electronic documents in these areas if needed. Assist Director with maintaining electronic office management and office contact system as needed.Assist in being a financial subject matter expert for the department and perform analysis. Assist with planning for process optimization and implement administrative changes for accounting and business procedures.Provide management, training, hiring, and professional development to the departmental accounting team. Participation in leadership meetings with regular collaboration to analyze and improve existing processes.Assist in managing tracking, analytical reporting, and administrative processes of inventory and annual certification.Assist with responsibilities for all accounting records. Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state and University policy. Collaborate with Post-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist and HR to produce monthly financial reports and specialized projections for each faculty member.Assist with budget tracking and monthly reconciliation and analysis of departmental accounts. Collaborate with management for special financial reports and projects.Provide backup support for operational team as assigned.