Research Computing is hiring a Finance Professional 2 - Generalist. This position will assist the Research Computing Finance Director with accounting administration and financial reporting responsibilities. This position will be responsible for mainly non-sponsored fund management for Research Computing.
 

Responsibilities
 

75% Financial Management
- Administer and reconcile all purchasing and accounts payable activities - 45%

• Requisitions, including capital equipment and software
• Contracts for Professional Services
• Pcard activity
• Event expenses/reimbursements

- Produce non-sponsored financial reports for all assigned units and groups - 20%

• Data Science Initiative
• International Institute for Biosensing
• Sustainable Geocommunities
• GEMS
• Systems Administration
• Others as assigned

- Financial administration of Research Computingâ™s seed grant programs - 10%
  
15% Financial administration of Internal Sales Organizations and External Sales Organizations

• Manage invoicing and reconciliation of sales transactions
• Administer cost calculations and transfers against actual sales
• Assist Finance Director with annual rates review

10% Other Responsibilities as Assigned

• Attend applicable training to stay current with ongoing policy and system updates and for professional development
• Assist Finance Director with ad-hoc reporting or other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS with at least 2 years of professional accounting work experience or a combination of education & general accounting experience to equal at least 6 years
• Must have Intermediate level knowledge of spreadsheets and basic knowledge of other MS/Google suite programs
• Must be detail oriented, able to work independently, and prioritize tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with PeopleSoft Enterprise Systems including EFS and HRMS
• Experience with accounting and reconciliation for complex, diverse units
• Ability to communicate financial data to non-financial people
• Familiar with UMN finance policies

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