Finance Professional 2 - MNPI Administrative Center

This position provides professional financial support services to four basic science departments at the University of Minnesota Medical School: Microbiology & Immunology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; and Integrative Biology & Physiology (MNPI). Working with faculty, researchers, staff, and students the FP2 will navigate University policies and procedures to support and offer guidance on research portfolios consisting of sponsored and non-sponsored research. Working with faculty, researchers, staff, and students the Finance Professional 2 will navigate University policies and procedures to support and offer guidance on research portfolios consisting of sponsored and non-sponsored research.

(70%) Financial Reporting:
* Provide financial management support for sponsored and non-sponsored accounts.
* Generate monthly financial reports, including projections, identifying trends, working with faculty and lab staff to resolve financial issues.
* Review purchasing and payroll transactions on accounts for policy compliance and budgetary impact.
* Initiate, process and/or approve financial transactions for efficient and timely account management.
* Reconcile accounts for reasonableness.
* Meet regularly with PIs and management to review financial status of PIs. Provide guidance and problem solve solutions for issues pertaining to financial shortfalls.
* Assist with budget development on grant submissions ensuring compliance with University and sponsor guidelines.
* Work with SPA and SFR on sponsor activities to meet contractual obligations such as award setups, rebudget and closeouts.
* Keep current on both University and sponsored policies and procedures giving guidance to faculty and staff when necessary.
* Monitor salary distributions and process distribution updates and retroactive corrections when necessary.

(10%) Transaction Approvals:
* Using evolving knowledge of policy and procedures, review, resolve and approve EFS transactions for assigned department(s) to include requisitions, vouchers, pcard, etc.
* Work with the Purchasing Coordinator, PI's and lab staff to rectify problematic transactions prior to approving.
* Utilize excellent customer service skills to explain and uphold policies, seek win-win solutions and follow through to resolution.

(10%) Effort Certification:
* Coordinate effort certification process and ensure deadlines are met.
* Monitor dollar values committed, salary cap compliance and reportable cost-share.
* Verify that paid and unpaid effort have been properly accounted for in the payroll system and ECRT.
* Make salary adjustments to ensure reported effort is correct.

(10%) Other Duties as Assigned:
* Backup other team members
* Serve on various committees
* Special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting and two years of professional accounting experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and related experience to equal six years
* Experience with Microsoft Office including advanced skills with Excel spreadsheets.
* Prior experience with financial analysis, forecasting and reporting.
* Familiarity with payroll processes.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and accounts simultaneously, and to work both independently and as part of a team.
* High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside of the area and with all levels of management.
* Proven ability to provide superior customer service

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with University of Minnesota Enterprise Financial System (EFS) and PeopleSoft.
* Experience with University of Minnesota HRMS and payroll systems.
* Experience using Filemaker database.
* Prior experience with post award grants management, including effort certification.
* Prior experience planning and implementing budgets.
* Good organizational and prioritization skills.
* Proven ability to follow through on issues for timely resolution.

Pay Range: $29.00 to $33.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented 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

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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