Staff Accountant (Fin Pro 3-Fin Gnrlst)

Job description:

This position will provide financial management, oversight, analysis, and guidance to one or more departments in the ALRT Center. The ALRT Center supports Anesthesia, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Radiology, and Radiation Oncology and is located on the East Bank of the Twin Cities Campus.. Job duties include: review and approval of expenses, managing payroll allocations, advising faculty and staff on policy and processes, creating reports, reconciling and forecasting financials, resolving discrepancies, analysis including identifying financial opportunities or areas of concern, presenting reports and analysis to stakeholders, and working with stakeholders to take advantage of opportunities or resolve issues. The position requires in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to interpret contracts and policies.

This position has the ability to work remote, hybrid, or fully in-person. No employee is considered 100% remote and this position may be required to attend in-person trainings, meetings, etc. The Department retains the right to modify flexible work arrangements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

Responsibilities:

40% Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Ensure proper accounting standards are met and in compliance with Department, University, and Sponsor policies and procedures for each funding source
• Establish budgets for grants and internal accounts
• Ensure accurate and appropriate cost allocation of personnel expenditures through payroll reconciliation and auditing; identify and process corrections
• Complete timely and accurate account reconciliations, audits, forecasts, and analysis
• Identify potential issues or areas of opportunity, present to and advise stakeholders on options, and follow through completion
• Create ad-hoc reports and financial analysis

35% Accounting Support

• Maintain integrity of accounting systems and the Chart of Accounts
• Review and approve expense transactions to ensure compliance with the appropriate policies and procedures
• Create billing requests, process journal entries, setup payroll allocations, and process adjustments
• Setup, closeout, and oversight of accounts in assigned areas
• Provide guidance on policies and procedures to department faculty, staff, and students
• Participate and assist in process improvement initiatives

15% Certified Approver

• If not a Certified Approver when hired, Pass the Certified Approver exam at the University of Minnesota within one to two years, depending upon experience level.
• Review, approve, and audit transactions on grants and contracts as a Certified Approver
• Interpret, understand, and provide oversight of grant and contract regulations
• Provide expertise on requirements and applicable policies of funding, expenses, and other terms and conditions
• Identify areas of concern and recommend solutions
• Coordinate effort certification, review statements, work with appropriate parties to resolve issues, and approve effort

10% Other Duties as Assigned

• Backup and assist in training other team members
• Represent the Center, College, and University by serving on committees and workgroups
• Special projects
  
  

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in accounting, business, public administration, finance, economics or a related field with at least 4 years of experience OR an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience totaling 8 years
• Experience creating, maintaining, and analyzing financial reports using knowledge of accounting systems and concepts
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with fixed deadlines and ability to re-prioritize tasks as needed
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency/experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, vlookup, etc.) and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified approver or equivalent experience working with grants
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders, and individuals
• Strong technical, problem solving and process improvement skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex problems
• Ability to organize and direct multiple projects and interrelated financial activities with major operational or funding impact
• Ability to anticipate business needs of investigators and/or departments, develop options, analyze impacts, and make recommendations to faculty and unit leaders

Pay Range: $36.53 - 43.83/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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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