Fiscal Officer

The Signers’ Business Office (SBO) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a full-time Fiscal Officer to join our team. The SBO provides comprehensive financial support to faculty, staff, and students, helping them navigate and comply with complex federal, state, and university policies and procedures. Working in partnership with the university community, our office plays a vital role in advancing the broader mission of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

As a Fiscal Officer, you will process purchase requests, perform account reconciliations, and assist senior Fiscal Officers with fund management for approximately 40 units served by the SBO. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the university's financial operations while supporting a diverse range of departments and programs.

We encourage applicants with a strong understanding of purchasing and fiscal policies and procedures to apply for this exciting opportunity. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented, and deadline-driven environment.

Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets, relational databases, and query development necessary for financial, budget and statistical analysis. Knowledge of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP. Ability to analyze and implement process improvements. Knowledge of rules and regulations associated with operating budgets.

The typical experience of the ideal candidate would have a minimum of three years experience as a fiscal officer within a University setting. The preferred candidate would be willing to continue their education for the betterment of the department. Ideally, the candidate would have impeccable customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, statistics or related field and 3 years progressively responsible professional fiscal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional licensure preferred (e.g. CPA, CFM).

Full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley Lindsoe, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Manager, at aclindsoe or .

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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