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| Job ID: 14042693 |
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| Job Title: | Accountant |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Associate's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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Job ID359399
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyFinance
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code8222FG
Employee ClassCivil Service
About the Job
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 (40%)
Duties include Purchasing and A/P activities and, tenant billing.
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.
Other duties as assigned (5%)
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and 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 a combination of related experience and education to equal six (6) years
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.
Employee must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and (c) responding appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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.
About the Department
OACA Finance
Our 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 services and administrative units of the health sciences. We work in collaboration with the University's Office of Budget and Finance.
Benefits
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:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
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)
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
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How To Apply
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-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
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.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
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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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.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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