Staff Accountant (Finance Professional 3 - Fin Gnrlst)

The UMN has suspended hiring for most positions. However, we will continue hiring for positions critical to the University's mission and operations at this time. Applications are being accepted for this position and you are encouraged to apply. In-person interviews are suspended indefinitely and will be replaced by interviews in a virtual format. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the University of Minnesota.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least 4 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal eight years.
• Experience to include financial analysis, creating and maintaining finance reports, and budgeting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and customer service orientation skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency/experience with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, vlookup, etc.) and Word
• Experience analyzing and reconciling data in multiple systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified approved or certified approved eligible
• Ability to establish solid relationships with business partners - Excellent team work skills
• Familiarity with University systems such as PeopleSoft HRMS, EFS, UM Reports, ECRT and EGMS.
• Ability to proactively 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 the PI and/or Center, develop and analyze alternatives, and make recommendations to faculty and unit leaders regarding budgets and financial impact
• Ability to take initiative, positive attitude, self starter and willingness to learn and to take on challenges
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with fixed deadlines and ability to re-prioritize tasks as needed
• Strong technical, problem solving and process improvement skills
• Analytical skills, ability to gather, organize and present data in a meaningful way

About the Job

Job description:

This position will provide accounting support and help with pre-award budgeting for grant proposal preparation/submission to one or more departments in the ALRT Center (Departments include: Anesthesia, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Radiology and Radiation Oncology). The position will be responsible for a number of faculty and departmental sponsored and non-sponsored accounts. Job duties include: creating reports, reconciling and forecasting financials using the acceptable tools and working with PIs (Principal Investigators) and identifying financial opportunities or resolve funding issues. The position requires in-depth knowledge of accounting principles for research and departmental accounts and University policy, procedures and guidelines. This job will also entail working with the ARDL (Advanced Research Diagnostic Lab) Lab in the cost accounting and booking of expenses related to the COVID-19 work.

Responsibilities:

Non-sponsored/sponsored accounting ALRT - 55%

• Reconcile chart strings and analyze monthly financial results for reasonableness
• Forecast results for remaining year
• Identify and communicate potential deficits and work with Supervisor/Faculty/Administration to resolve
• Establish annual budgets within Dean's Office guidelines and meet deadlines for entering into the University budgeting system
• Reconciles and budgets for the ALRT departmental accounts along with PI non-sponsored accounts.
• Assist PIs with ISO/ESO accounting to include pricing when needed to ensure accurate cost recovery of work within the laboratory. Provide annual budgets.
• Provide comprehensive, global financial reports, projections and budgets for projects, faculty, divisions or departments.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the reporting area being analyzed.
• Ensure proper accounting standards are met

ISO cost accounting - 35%

• Work with ARDL Lab to identify costs and proper accounting for COVID-19 work
• Split out COVID-19 costs by test (diagnostic vs serology). Work with Mayo to reconcile tests completed and the impact on the State budget.
• Understand proper accounting for internal sales related to tests ARDL completes for grant and other University work.

Pre-Award Grant proposal preparation/submission for ALRT, - 5%

• Review sponsor instructions, Communicate these to the PI.
• Work with the PI to develop proposal budgets (including subrecipients) according to the sponsor's requirements and in proper format.
• Submit proposals to SPA. Work with SPA and PI to resolve any issues.

Other Duties - 5%

• Represent the ALRT Center on various committees
• Other duties as needed to manage accounting function in the department

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

• Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

• Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts

• Excellent retirement plans with employer match

• Disability and employer paid life insurance

• Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition

• Student loan forgiveness opportunity

• Opportunities for growth and promotion

• Employee Assistance Program

For more information regarding benefits: https://humanresources.umn.edu/sites/humanresources.umn.edu/files/2020_tcd-cslr-75100-ben-0105-7_cs_final.pdf

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: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Background Check Information

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.