Accountant

Recruitment Title: Accountant
Job Classification: 8221FG (Finance Pro 1-Finance Generalist)

Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. While this position utilizes a hybrid modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation.

Job Overview:
The University of Minnesota's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking an Accountant to join its Finance team within a matrix organization. This position is responsible for managing the OIT accounts payable process, preparing financial schedules and reports, and performing other accounting functions necessary to create and maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documentation. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to investing themselves in the work, creating strong professional relationships, and a desire to promote a respectful, inclusive and collaborative climate. This is a hybrid position, spending time in the office and remotely.

Job Duties:
Accounting - 65%
* Manage the accounts payable process for all OIT invoices including verification of invoices, paying on time, working with vendors to resolve discrepancies, working with Controllers Office to update supplier address and banking information
* Analyze, review and process billing transactions that includes data uploads, work order entries, billable and non-billable charges, customer requests
* Coordinate the fiscal management and monitoring of OIT's grants and ensure compliance of applicable policies and regulations.
* Pay MN state sales tax due each month on the MN Revenue site; prepare journal entries and reconcile the tax liability account

Payroll & Absence Management - 15%
* Review payroll and absence submissions for accuracy and communicate with employees to answer questions and ensure submissions are made and processed timely

Reporting - 10%
* Prepare ad-hoc financial schedules and reports to support management initiatives
* Prepare entry requests sent to FinOps Center for: journal entries, billing external customers, paying invoices
* Enter employee effort into Effort Reporting system for new hires

Unit Support - 5%
* Provide backup support for the OIT software chargeback process, including updating spreadsheets, reconciling data and processing journal entries
* Learn and support the monthly billing process to other departments for OIT's developer time, including using pivot tables and analyzing data

Other Duties as assigned - 5%

Required Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience to equal four years
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
* Excellent communication and listening skills; ability to develop positive relationships internally and externally

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in an ERP system

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Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service

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

The University 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

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.

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: http://diversity.umn.edu

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.

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