Financial Analyst

Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field plus at least six years relevant professional experience.
• Experience and proficiency using spreadsheets, software systems, and reporting software.
• Experience using general ledger financial applications and interpreting financial results.
• Excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members and individuals.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Experience with University of Minnesota policies, procedures, and accounting systems.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting, forecasting, cost and project accounting
• Experience with University of Minnesota’s accounting and business procedures and software systems (EFS - Enterprise Financial System, NetSuite, Jaggaer, or iSeries platforms.).
• Experience with fund accounting or multi-entity accounting is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, present, and analyze information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to self-start and take initiative on assignments.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to use good judgment in prioritizing multiple requests made while meeting deadline objectives.

Position Description

University Services Finance is seeking two Financial Analysts. One position will primarily support Contract Administration, U Card, Child Development Laboratory School, and Auxiliary Services Administration. One position will primarily support Housing and Residential Life.

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