Staff Accountant (Fin Pro 2)

Work Arrangement:

• 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 arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

Job description:

Analyze chartstrings to identify financial risks and opportunities in Department and GME accounts. Ensure compliance and oversight of accounting support duties and ALRT centralized tasks.

Responsibilities

25% Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Ensure proper accounting standards are met and in compliance with Department and University policies and procedures for each funding source
• Establish budgets for non-sponsored accounts
• Ensure accurate and appropriate cost allocation of personnel expenditures through payroll reconciliation and auditing
• Complete timely and accurate account reconciliations, audits, and forecasts
• Identify potential issues or areas of opportunity and work with supervisor or lead to address
• Create ad-hoc reports and financial analysis

25% 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

40% ALRT Center Centralized Duties

• Serve as primary billing specialist for ALRT departments
• Accounts Receivable reporting for Center
• Monthly Pager reconciliation and payment processing
• Monthly Campus Club Statement reconciliation and payment processing
• Reconcile and process expense and revenue transfers for Department Royalty, visa, and immunization default accounts.
• Payroll distribution setup, retroactive payroll adjustments, and internal payroll tracking document updates.

10% Other

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

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, Google Suite, and data entry using a 10-key
• Experience in the analysis of numerical reconciliation and payment processing
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to plan and carry out daily schedules, and monthly and fiscal year planning
• Ability to balance multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt well to variations in receiving, invoice and account statement volumes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an academic institution

Pay Range: $31.02 - 36.83/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 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

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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