About the Job
Description of Position
This position provides financial and accounting support for University of Minnesota construction projects managed by Capital Project Management and UConstruction Facilities Management.
This includes project set up and closeout, capitalization of assets and buildings, reconciliation of subsidiary systems to the general ledger, and providing customer service and reporting for various customers.
Project Accounting (60%)
Set up projects in Tririga and Peoplesoft. Determine correct accounting codes, proper account transfers, and accuracy of charges.
Process fund transfers in the University general ledger, ensuring that funding is available and appropriate for project use.
Determine capitalization components of projects. Reconcile project costs in subsidiary systems to general ledger, analyzing discrepancies, determining the validity of transactions, and making necessary corrections.
Close out projects in a timely manner upon completion. Follow up with Project Managers to resolve deficits or determine a plan for resolution.
Respond to staff and customer requests for project accounting information.
Review all construction project spending activity to ensure projects are properly being capitalized and project account strings no longer needed are being timely inactivated in the University General Ledger.
Responsible for reviewing closed construction project account strings for additional activity; ensure any residual transactions on these account strings are accounted for properly and fund balances are correct for these projects.
Manage the work of Project Accounting student.
Interface Processing and Reconciliation (20%)
Manage system interfaces between subsidiary project management systems and the University general ledger, reconciling differences between the systems determining the validity of transactions and making necessary corrections.
Manage Building Codes permit, Classroom and Network technology expenses are accurately recorded on Capital Projects and reconciled to the general ledger.
Reporting and Analysis (10%)
Prepare and analyze project reports, review project accounts for spending and accuracy of data. Analyze financial information in the subsidiary and general ledger systems.
Produce ad hoc reports as needed for Project Managers, AVPs, Directors, central accounting, and other customers. Other reporting and analysis as needed to meet departmental objectives.
Prepare and submit the annual pollution remediation reporting.
Grants Project Support (10%)
Serve as Project Accountant for grant projects, managing finances for sponsored projects to include accounting, reconciliations, auditing and approving or denying expenditures based on requirements.
Guide Project Managers and work with clients funding the project on university process and policy to ensure accurate and timely submission of authorized capital project expenses using Grant funding.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.
We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :
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