University of Minnesota · 18 hours ago
Accountant I
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$25.89/hr - $27.33/hr
4+ years expThe University of Minnesota is seeking an Accountant I to support their Financial Operation Center within the Controller’s Office. This role involves performing basic accounting activities, financial reporting, and collaborating with finance professionals to ensure accurate financial operations.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Hiring Manager
Gao Thao
Responsibilities
Collaborates with finance staff for assigned portfolio of RRCs on accounting period closings, review of reports and related materials to ensure accuracy and reasonableness, identify discrepancies, and resolve errors of a simple nature. It may require consultation with a Supervisor or Subject Matter Expert within the Accounting Team for more complicated transactions
Explains, interprets, and applies University accounting policies and procedures
Uses the chart of accounts with general understanding, ensures chartfield string integrity by working with accounting professionals to recommend updates and accurate uses
Understands technical accounting concepts, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and other guiding concepts with developing proficiency
Uses information and requests received from a portfolio of RRCs to prepare analysis, computation, and entry of journal entries into EFS. Requests will be processed following University standard methodologies and procedures in journal entries, ledger/fund analyses, journal corrections, year-end activities, journal uploads, etc. May enter budget journals if requested and approved by the unit
Processes payroll accounting transactions based on information provided by HR Ops or finance workstream
Processes mass requests for new hires, modified appointments, entering and/or verifying distributions, and processing retroactive adjustments, etc. with guidance from Subject Matter Expert
Supports the unit by generating and reviewing relevant financial data, ensuring compliance and consistency in transaction entries
Assists with analyzing and communicating the impact of activities on the overall financial health of the RRCs
Identifies and participates in opportunities for cross-training across Finance Operations Center to maintain adequate coverage of all functions
Completes professional development, education, and training activities, consistent with the position's responsibilities and for the pursuit of individual, unit, and institutional success
Participates in staff development based on individual needs, including ongoing skills training, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) development, professional learning, service & scholarly activity, and engagement & well-being
As an individual contributor, models UMN's dedication to crafting an inclusive work environment and encouraging a caring culture
Partners with Finance Professional 2's and 3's on complex tasks, broadening exposure to critical, high impact transactions, and strengthening understanding of accounting policies, concepts, and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience equal to four years
Ability to harmonize with standard technology platforms (e.g., word processing, data entry, email, internet browsing)
Ability to read, interpret, and compile information according to prescribed methods
Preferred
Knowledge of university policies and accounting procedures
Benefits
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and 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 (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
Company
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.08MKey Investors
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2023-12-01Grant· $0.03M
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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