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This is a 100% time, nonexempt, continuing Civil Service in the Law School's Finance Department. This position reports to the Law School's Finance Manager. This position is mostly in-person with some flexibility to work remotely.

Salary
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The salary range is $55,000 - $65,000.

Responsibilities
Financial - 60% (Sponsored and Non-Sponsored Accounting)

• Complete a variety of accounting functions, which includes capitalizing assets, reconciling account strings; transferring funds; setting up new accounts and/or grants; monitoring fund balances and preparing status reports. Activities may involve data from multiple departments or colleges.
• Advise faculty, staff, and students on proper accounting procedures in the purchase, sale or exchange of goods and services. Attend school and staff meetings as necessary.
• Reconcile and maintain University general ledger ensuring that financial transactions meet all university, federal and sponsor guidelines. Investigate discrepancies and correct.
• Prepare journal entries for processing.
• Maintain financial files for assigned portfolio, which may include sponsored projects with supporting documentation and grant correspondence.
• Assist with school's budgets into PeopleSoft and position budgeting.
• Create regular financial reports, including projections for multiple funding types. Assist Administrator/PIs with report interpretation and identify trends and possible solutions.
• Advise schools faculty and staff regarding issues, explain financial policies, and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist in the coordination of fiscal year-end close procedures.
• Ensure entry of financial documents is in compliance with University Policy

Financial Systems - 30% (Preparing, Approving and Process Items)

• Serves as the procurement specialist, accounts payables and receivables lead for assigned departments and accounts.
• Serve as Billing Specialist for the Law School and Law Library in preparing and entering invoices (including Foundation draws) in the Enterprise Financial System.
• Manage and control business document workflow; including preparing, processing and approving of vouchers, employee reimbursements, contracts, purchase orders, journal entries,
• purchasing cards, and deposits ensuring financial activity is in compliance with University policy and recorded accurately.
• Group post payments in Student Financials for seat deposits, locker rentals and other needs as they arise.
• Act as expert for Law School users of Destiny One Registration System (DORS).
• Act as Conference Manager and Enrollment Manager for assigned DORS user departments.
• Act as the Chrome River Navigator for the Law School and be the system expert for Chrome River.

Misc Duties as Assigned (10%)

• Maintain membership in key financial and administrative groups at the University.
• Serve as payroll and finance backup to other Services staff; including ensuring office is running efficiently.
• Hire, train, schedule, and provide feedback on job performance to student workers. Supervise projects and tasks given to student workers, ensure they complete work correctly.
• Serve as backup to the Law Library Finance department.
• Assist throughout Law School Departments as needed (i.e. exam proctoring and conference assistance).
• Support Finance Manager with miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Maintain and complete continuing education and professional development as needed.

Required: Completed BA/BS degree plus at least two years of professional accounting work, or a combination of education and experience to equal six years.

We are distinguished by a rare collegial culture that emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, leadership and persuasion. Students learn to think analytically, to identify the core element of a complex problem and to develop real-world solutions-skills that are essential beyond law school for all fields of employment. Public service is at our core. Our students embrace it, our faculty and staff reinforce it, and our community benefits from it.

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 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

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

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.

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. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).