Finance Professional - Department of Medicine

About the Job

This Finance Professional 2 position is an integral component to the 12 person accounting team of the Medicine Administrative Center. This position has the ability to work 100% remote or hybrid. Employees will be expected to attend up to two in-person accounting workshops per year located in Minnesota. Employees will be responsible for covering any travel costs that may be incurred when attending the in-person workshops.

This is a 50% FTE position.

60% Division or Subset of Division Support

• Manage a small division or subset of a division, including monitoring and reconciling assigned sponsored and non-sponsored accounts and funds; reviewing and applying grant and contract regulations and University policies and procedures and identifying areas of concern.
• Complete salary distributions and retro distributions in a timely manner.
• Review, analyze and approve expenditures on assigned accounts.
• Meet with faculty to review accounting data included on financial reports.

30% Financial Reports and Other Fiscal Reports

• Generate monthly financial reports to be used to identify trends, craft solutions and identify potential deficits.
• Analyze monthly reports and forecast remaining periods for expenditures and revenues.
• Reconcile accounts and analyze monthly financial reports for reasonableness.

10% Other Committees and Other Support

• Process Journal Entries, Invoices, Retros, PO's/Receipts for the Center.
• Act as backup for other team members.
• Serve on various committees and special assignments.
• Special projects as assigned.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years.
• Functional knowledge and experience with principles, practices and techniques in fiscal documents in two or more of the following: compiling information for financial reports; preparing, processing and maintaining payroll documents; completing complex financial documents (orders, receipts, invoices) and reconciling for accuracy; performing accounts receivable and/or accounts payable functions.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years professional accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to total four (4) years.
• Experience with the University of Minnesota financial management information systems and EFS Peoplesoft accounting system, or accounting or fiscal experience in a public, comprehensive higher education institution with considerable knowledge of administrative policies and procedures typical of a public institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present and analyze information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members and individuals.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to use good judgment in prioritizing multiple requests made at times by persons with competing interests.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Pay Range: $31,500-$35,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 50%

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
• 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

Applications must be submitted…