Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Manages all UA finances for the Department of Surgery which includes the all funds budget process, the department chair’s start-up package, division chief budgets, academic funds flow, and manage the faculty DOE and faculty funding plans. Prepares or coordinates preparation of financial and administrative reports; analyzes and interprets statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans. This includes reconciling all departmental accounts on a monthly basis in UAccess Financials; resolve discrepancies/problems and process expense/budget transfers as needed to make adjustments and corrections to accounts. Prepare and analyze financial reports for providers, division chiefs and administrators.
Manages and controls expenditures in accordance with budgeted amounts; authorizes requests for supplies and services or other purchases. This includes monitoring and controlling expenditures on all research grants. Review documents and transactions for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, UA Policies and procedures and sponsor rules and regulations. This requires reading and interpreting policies and conveying the information to PI’s. Assist PI’s with account set up, prepare monthly financial reports and reports for account close out. Controls and manages proper accounting and records of operational and special budgets, typically utilizing a computerized system; designs and implements new procedures or computer systems; manages cost control practices and cash flow. This includes reviewing and approving all purchases and expenditures and monitoring all financial activity (travel, purchasing and payroll transactions) on departmental accounts for compliance with UA Policies, Foundation Policies and generally accepted accounting principles. Monitor and approve all departmental PCard transactions for compliance. Resolve any problems or issues concerning PCard transactions in a timely manner. Respond to FSO Compliance requests as needed.
Supervise and manage the workload of accounting staff. Prepare funding plans and process funding changes for all personnel. Manage faculty effort reports. Coordinate with department HR Coordinator on new hires and personnel changes. Advises staff on financial, technical and operational matters, instructs and orients new members of staff, faculty or administration. This includes advising faculty and staff regarding policies and procedures, account status (account start and end dates or potential overspending) and budget issues. This includes working closely with DoS faculty, staff and students on financial transactions, account balances, and grants and contracts. Prepare major operational and special budgets including for the department and the Residency Program. This includes assisting with developing program budgets, monitoring expenditures and preparing detailed accounting reports. Analyzes and plans for the needs of staff, capital equipment/ improvements, supplies, and services and takes appropriate action, considering budget limitations. This includes managing departmental assets, conducting the annual physical inventory and responding to Property Management audits.
Represents college, department or work unit at meetings or conferences and at all levels of the university organization. This includes attending university training sessions to keep up to date on financial reporting and compliance issues. Attend ongoing professional development seminars or training classes to maintain proficiencies with skill sets and UA policies and procedures. Design and implement best practice procedures to ensure separation of duties, confidentiality, security, compliance, auditable record keeping and records management. Prioritize workload to meet department and college deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications *Previous university experience.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Organizational Administration
Benefits Eligible Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 9
Career Stream and Level PC3
Job Family Administrative Operations
Job Function Organizational Administration
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Jessica Holmgren | [email protected]
Open Date 8/15/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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