Finance Professional - Department of Medicine

About the Job

This Finance Professional 2 position is an integral component of the 12‑person accounting team of the Medicine Administrative Center. The position can be 100% remote or hybrid. Employees are expected to attend up to two in‑person accounting workshops per year in Minnesota and will cover any travel costs incurred.

• Division or subset of division support (60%) – Manage a small division or subset of a division. Monitor and reconcile assigned sponsored and non‑sponsored accounts and funds; review and apply grant and contract regulations, university policies, and procedures; identify areas of concern. Complete salary distributions and retroviews in a timely manner; review, analyze, and approve expenditures on assigned accounts; meet with faculty to review accounting data included on financial reports.
• Financial reports and other fiscal reports (30%) – Generate monthly financial reports to identify trends, craft solutions, and identify potential deficits; analyze monthly results and forecast remaining periods for expenditures and revenues; reconcile accounts and analyze monthly financial results for reasonableness.
• Other committees and other support (10%) – Act as backup for other team members; serve on various committees and special assignments; complete special projects as assigned.

• BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience totaling six years.
• Functional knowledge and experience with fiscal documents in two or more of the following areas:
  • 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
• Required on‑site attendance for two finance workshops per year.

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

• Pay Range: $63,000 – $70,000; dependent on education, qualifications, and experience.
• Time Appointment: 100% Appointment.
• Position Type:
  Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff.
• Benefits include competitive wages, paid holidays, 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 opportunity; financial counseling services; employee assistance program with eight free counseling sessions; employee transit pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Salary is awarded based on individual credentials and experience and may not reach the maximum of the stated range.

• Complete the online application by clicking the Apply button and attach a cover letter and resume.
• Additional documents may be uploaded later through the My Job Applications page.
• For accommodation requests during the application process, contact employ or call (612) 624‑8647.

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