The Finance Professional position is an integral member of the Morrill Hall Shared Services Team (MHSST). This position will be responsible for non-sponsored and/or sponsored financial management functions focusing on budgeting, reporting and forecasting, transaction support and approval and reconciliation for assigned units. The position requires knowledge of accounting principles as well as University policy. The position reports to the teamâ™s Finance Manager 3. This is a 100% time, 12-months continuing Civil Service appointment in job code 8222FG (Finance Pro 2-Fin Generalist) or 8223FG (Finance Pro 3-Fin Generalist), depending on qualifications and experience. JOB DUTIES: 50%:
- Responsible for financial management and fiscal operation of assigned units.
- Develop annual preliminary budget development worksheet and detailed budget models in conjunction with supervisor and/or departmental leadership.
- Meet regularly with departmental directors to review financial reports and projections, identifying potential funds or compliance problems and recommend solutions to the identified problems.
- Coordinate with supervisor and departmental leadership regarding potential deficits.
30% - Analyze, review and approve all financial documents (i.e. requisitions, vouchers, reimbursements, PCards, and journal entries) with consideration to fund availability and budget plan.
- Coordinate year-end closeout of operational budgets.
- Submit service requests to the Finance Operations Center for general ledger accounting, payroll accounting, accounts receivable and billing, purchasing and accounts payable and assist/direct department staff on procedures as appropriate.
10% - Interpret and apply financial policies to support departmental programming.
- Serve as the information source/point of contact for department staff; assist, advise and train them on accounting policies and procedures related to Chrome River expense reimbursement.
10% - Monitor monthly activity and forecast annual performance of operations budgets.
- Monitor available funding within designated Foundation funds.
- Work closely with MHSST HR/Payroll staff to ensure human resource expense is accurate and is aligned with budget plan.
- Work within the larger Shared Services Team in a backup capacity as needed
- Continue professional development through attendance of courses, workshops, seminars, and other meetings.
WORK HOURS: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday WORK MODE: We support the Work. With. Flexibility. work culture PAY RANGE: $60,000-$65,000 for 8222FG $66,000-$72,000 for 8223FG |