348349
Twin Cities
Finance
Full-Time
Regular
8222FG
Civil Service
Role/Summary/Purpose: This position provides accounting services for the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs (OACA) Finance group. The OACA Finance team provides leadership in financial management and budget development, financial data analyses, and decision support and reporting systems. We also provide grants management, transaction processing, and support for the shared service and administrative units of the health sciences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities with % of time:
Financial Reporting and Reconciliation (40)%: Create periodic financial reports for management and other budget status reports, complex reports on current budget status, budget projections, analysis of historical trends, and month-to-month comparison reporting. Distribute reports to Unit Directors and answer any questions that may arise. Reconcile resources and expenses to the ledger, audit for errors, investigate discrepancies, and prepare correcting journal entries. Monitor transactions for compliance and correct use of account string. Ensure university policies and procedures are followed for all transactions and stay up-to-date on policy changes.
Transactional Activity (20%): Includes preparing entry requests sent to cluster for: journal entries for year-end adjustments, transfer in/transfer out entries, budget journals, prepare ISO uploads, etc. and acting as a resource for interpretation and policy related to transactions.
Assist with Annual Budget Development (15%): Assist the RRC Manager with expense and revenue forecasting throughout the fiscal year; analyze budgets and financial information for historical trends and current business needs; make recommendations based on data; assist with budget entry in PeopleSoft.
Departmental Card support (10%): Working under supervision of DCA. Work with units on Pcard oversight, process and compliance. Manage nearly 150 Pcards and travel cards. Liaison between cardholders, approvers and central Pcard office. Facilitate new applications and card distributions. Educate on policy, ensure compliance.
Payroll (10%): Prepare payroll abstracts for review. Weekly new hire report. Enter retro distribution requests as needed. Assist departments as needed on effort certification.
Other duties as assigned (5%)
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Education/Training/Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
* Two years work experience in accounting, which should include journal entry preparation and expense reconciliation
* Or Associates degree in Accounting and four years work experience
* Or six years combined education and experience in related field
* One year payroll experience
* Intermediate level Excel, which should include using formulas, pivot tables, graphs, tables and formatting experience
* Ability to work semi-independently to handle many tasks and prioritize appropriately
Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* PeopleSoft experience
* Experience with budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
* Detail oriented and able to follow specific procedures
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A customer-oriented service mindset
* Perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others
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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Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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