Financial Professional 1

Apply for Job Job ID363707 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyFinance Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8221AA Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Financial Professional 1 - 8221AA RAR Business Office About the Job Position Overview: The Financial Professional 1 (8221AA) is an entry-level position within the Finance job family. This position is responsible for providing professional-level decision support within the RAR organization. Tasks will include receiving goods and services and invoice processing, performing special services billing to customers, maintaining customer billing data in the WDS system to accurately direct charges; ordering goods and services as requested through the Procurement system. This position will also assist with customer billing inquiries, troubleshooting billing issues, and be involved in the annual financial planning cycle of budget preparation and creating and maintaining billing rates. The Financial Professional 1 will interact with internal RAR customers and external University customers. Position Responsibilities: Accounting and Financial Planning Activities (60%) * Obtain invoices, proof of receipt, record receipt in EFS and prepare invoices for vouchering * Act as secondary for maintaining customer billing strings in WDS system * Investigate and respond to billing inquiries and prepare billing corrections as needed * Assist with annual budget preparation * Assist with annual per diem and special services rate calculations * Manage billing email account for the department * Perform financial reporting and ad hoc analysis as requested Procurement Activities (30%) * Support procurement activities of the department by identifying vendors who source needed items * Place PCard and UMarket orders for departmental personnel * Investigate payment discrepancies with suppliers and recommend course of action Backup and Other Duties (10%) * Back up the other Accountant's responsibilities * Process cage cards when additional support is needed. * Participate in special projects as assigned such as updating manuals, writing SOPs, creating job aids, etc. Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship We are not able to provide work visa sponsorship at this time. If offered this position, you must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota by the start date. Any employment offer would be contingent upon verification that you will meet this requirement. Qualifications Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting, or a combination of related education and relevant business experience totaling 4 years. Demonstrated experience understanding financial and economic terminology and concepts Familiarity with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft and applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Demonstrated excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a University environment. Attention to detail and an analytical approach to data observation. Strong customer service skills. About the Department Research Animal Resources (RAR) provides the University of Minnesota research community with animal care, procurement services, veterinary knowledge, and maintenance of housing facilities for animal-related research activities. 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 Regents T ition 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 Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. 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) 624-8647. Diversity 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. 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